Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE DRESSING:; 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Packed; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; FOR THE SALAD:; 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa; 1 cup Heirloom Tomatoes, Halved; 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Cooked Black Beans, Rinsed; 1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Pitted; 2-1/2 Tablespoons Green Onion, Sliced Thinly; 1/2 Avocado, Cut Into Small Squares; 2 cups Micro Greens

Servings: persons

FOR THE DRESSING:
1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Packed
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cups Olive Oil
FOR THE SALAD:
1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
1 cup Heirloom Tomatoes, Halved
1 can (14 Oz. Size) Cooked Black Beans, Rinsed
1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Pitted
2-1/2 Tablespoons Green Onion, Sliced Thinly
1/2 Avocado, Cut Into Small Squares
2 cups Micro Greens

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For the dressing:
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Combine the red wine vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse on high speed while adding the oil in a slow stream until emulsified. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
3
For the salad:
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Cook the quinoa as per the instructions on the pack. Once it's ready, let it cool. When cool, add the rest of the salad ingredients.
5
Add 2 tablespoons of dressing to the mixture and toss gently. Add more dressing if preferred.
6
Place on plates and serve at once, or store in the fridge until ready to use.

437

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE DRESSING:, 1/4 cups Red Wine Vinegar, 2 cloves Garlic, 1/4 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Packed, 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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