Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Take a break from sandwiches and pastas with this protein-packed and totally satisfying lunch option—Mediterranean Quinoa Salad—made with an exotic mix of Greek goodies like feta cheese and Kalamata olives.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 pint roasted cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups arugula
- 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers
- 1 cup mixed basil and mint chopped
- 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 3/4 cup Kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1 Italian dressing with 2 additional garlic cloves, grated
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- pinches of red pepper flakes
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, roasted tomatoes, arugula, sliced cucumbers, chopped herbs, crumbled feta cheese, sliced olives, diced red onion, and toasted pine nuts.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well mixed. Season with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, then toss again.
- Top the salad with roasted chickpeas for added crunch and protein. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later. DEVOUR!
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 701mg | Potassium: 432mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 718IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg