Description
Transport yourself to sun-soaked shores with this vibrant Mediterranean bowl, a delightful medley of fresh ingredients bursting with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, this dish combines fluffy quinoa, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and savory feta cheese. With its customizable nature, you can easily adjust the ingredients based on what you have on hand. Dive into a culinary adventure that not only satisfies your taste buds but also brings joy to your dining experience.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- While quinoa cooks, prepare the veggies: chop cherry tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice Kalamata olives and crumble feta cheese.
- Finely chop parsley and mint; combine them in a mixing bowl with olives and feta.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil; season with salt and pepper.
- In a large serving bowl, mix cooked quinoa with prepared veggies and dressing; toss gently until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg