
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl
A nutritious and colorful bowl packed with Mediterranean flavors and instant nutrition data.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook quinoa according to package directions using vegetable broth. Let cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion.
- 3
Add olives, feta cheese, and fresh parsley.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
- 6
Let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Pro Tips
- For best results, let the quinoa cool completely before mixing with other ingredients.
- You can prepare this dish up to 2 days in advance and store in the refrigerator.
- Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein if desired.