Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur; 2 cups water; Marinade; 4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste); salt, to taste; fresh ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf; Vegetables; 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato; 2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped; 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 6 ounces black olives, sliced; 3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Servings: persons

1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
Marinade
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
Vegetables
1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped
1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces black olives, sliced
3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

1
Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
2
Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent)
3
Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
4
Combine ingredients for the marinade, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
5
Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
6
Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or more. (Serve at room temperature).

440

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur, 2 cups water, Marinade, 4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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