Description
A straightforward recipe for a healthy Mediterranean-style bowl featuring quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a lemon dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water or vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- 1 cup chopped tomato
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, halved
- For the dressing: 3 tablespoons olive oil
- For the dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For the dressing: 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa. Combine quinoa and water or broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool slightly.
- While the quinoa cooks, prepare the dressing. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomato, feta cheese, red onion, and olives.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- You can substitute brown rice for quinoa if preferred.
- For added protein, add 1 cup of drained and rinsed chickpeas.
- Make a larger batch of dressing to store separately for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 22
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: Mediterranean Bowl, quinoa, feta, cucumber, tomato, healthy lunch, vegetarian