Description
A flavorful journey through Mediterranean cuisine in a convenient bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, chopped red onion, and chopped fresh parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and dried oregano.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, you can add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or falafel.
- If you don’t have quinoa, you can substitute with couscous or rice.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice and olive oil to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mediterranean bowls, quinoa salad, healthy lunch, easy recipe, vegetarian meal, Greek flavors