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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Peppers and Feta

Delicious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Peppers and Feta

A vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Peppers and Feta, this dish is packed with fresh ingredients for a nutritious meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad Base
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 2 cups bell peppers diced, mixed colors
  • 1 medium English cucumber diced
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the Dressing
  • 1 medium lemon juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions for about 15 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Whisk together lemon juice and zest, oregano, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
  3. Fold cooled quinoa into the dressing mixture, ensuring even coverage.
  4. Chop bell peppers, cucumber, and slice olives into uniform pieces.
  5. Mix chopped vegetables and crumbled feta into the quinoa mixture.
  6. Serve immediately or let it marinate for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For fluffier quinoa, use a 2:1 water to quinoa ratio and let it absorb flavors by marinating after dressing.

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