Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
It's great packed up for lunch, a nice side to some grilled steak or chicken for dinner or even a good light dinner. It is chuck full of protein from the quinoa and loaded with tons of antioxidants from the tomatoes, olives, and spinach.
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sliced grape tomatoes
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
- 4 ounces 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
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Serving: 4g | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 541mg | Potassium: 316mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1005IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 1.8mg