Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    1.8K

Transport your taste buds to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with this vibrant quinoa salad. A delightful blend of fluffy quinoa, savory chicken, crisp vegetables, salty olives, and creamy feta, all brought together by a zesty lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a light lunch, a satisfying side, or a colorful addition to any gathering.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    20 g
  • Cholesterol
    45 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    18 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    713 mg
  • Sugar
    3 g
  • Fat
    14 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 1. Assemble all your ingredients to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.

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Recipe View 2. In a saucepan, combine water, bouillon cubes, and smashed garlic. Bring to a boil. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. (15-20 minutes)

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Recipe View 4. Discard the garlic clove. Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl.

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Recipe View 5. Add the diced chicken, red onion, green bell pepper, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and chives to the bowl with the quinoa. Sprinkle with salt.

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Recipe View 6. Drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil over the salad. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.

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Recipe View 7. Serve immediately for a warm salad, or refrigerate for a refreshing cold salad.

For an extra layer of flavor, try grilling the chicken breasts before dicing them.
Feel free to adjust the amount of lemon juice to your preference. A little extra zest adds a bright citrus note.
This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld together beautifully over time.
Add other vegetables, such as cucumber and tomatoes

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 604 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)

  • Jaydon Mccullough

    Jan 29, 2025

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes and it was delicious!

  • Orie Sanford

    May 3, 2024

    I've been looking for a good quinoa salad recipe and this one is a keeper!

  • Naomi Nienow

    Apr 2, 2023

    My family loved this! It's a great way to get them to eat quinoa.

  • Clare Treutel

    Feb 19, 2023

    The lemon dressing is perfect - not too overpowering.

  • Donna Stracke

    Jan 9, 2023

    This salad is so refreshing and easy to make! I love how versatile it is.

  • Trystan Deckow

    Sep 24, 2022

    Such a great recipe! I will be making it again.

  • Larry Johnston

    Sep 23, 2022

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit.

  • Kyle Wiza

    Feb 20, 2022

    I appreciate the tip about toasting the quinoa, it really brought out the flavor.

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