Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the Salad recipes category.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon Herb Dressing Recipe.

Ingredients:

For the salad:

1 cup of cooked quinoa
1 cup of cucumber, diced
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
1/4 cup of red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup of crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
For the lemon herb dressing:

2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat.
Allow the flavors to meld for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy this Mediterranean quinoa salad as a satisfying and wholesome lunch option.

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