A protein packed salad with Mediterranean flavors – quinoa, cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon and a little feta cheese combined makes a healthy salad with fresh clean ingredients.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sliced grape tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 4 ounces light feta cheese (about a half cup)
- 1 tablespoon kalamata olive juice (the brine that olives are jarred in)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dry oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Combine the water and quinoa in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Fluff with a fork.
- 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.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, olives and spinach. Add quinoa and mix well. Drizzle the dressing on top and add feta cheese.
- Toss everything together. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until serving.
Serving Size: 4 as a side, 2 as a main
Adapted from Skinny Taste