Description
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta is your new meal prep superstar! It’s packed with fresh flavors, healthy ingredients, and is perfect for make-ahead lunches that will keep you energized all week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- For the Dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa: Combine rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed. Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Prepare the vegetables: While quinoa cooks, prepare the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Meal prep: Divide the salad into individual airtight containers for easy lunches throughout the week.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini if you like.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Combination
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg