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 Dry Quinoa; 2 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Olive Juice (the Brine That The Olives Are Packaged In); 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Dry Oregano; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 2 cups Sliced Grape Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Sliced; 1 cup Spinach, Chopped; 4 ounces, weight Feta Cheese, Crumbled (4 Ounces Is About 1/2 Cup)

Servings: persons

1 cup Dry Quinoa
2 cups Water
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Olive Juice (the Brine That The Olives Are Packaged In)
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Dry Oregano
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 cups Sliced Grape Tomatoes
1/2 cups Kalamata Olives, Sliced
1 cup Spinach, Chopped
4 ounces, weight Feta Cheese, Crumbled (4 Ounces Is About 1/2 Cup)

1
Combine the water and quinoa in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and let it cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water.
2
Well the quinoa cooks make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, olive juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, olives and spinach.
4
When the quinoa is done, fluff it. Then add quinoa into the bowl with the veggies and mix well. Drizzle the dressing on top and add feta cheese.
5
Toss everything together. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until serving.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Dry Quinoa, 2 cups Water, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Tablespoon Olive Juice (the Brine That The Olives Are Packaged In), 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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