Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipes

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MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

An easy to make light salad that can be served with or without chicken for vegetarians.

Provided by Coulter

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15



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Steps:

  • Bring the water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
  • Gently stir the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt into the quinoa. Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Stir until evenly mixed. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 713.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

2 cups water
2 cubes chicken bouillon
1 clove garlic, smashed
1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
1 large red onion, diced
1 large green bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup chopped fresh chives
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
¼ cup olive oil

MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Very tasty side dish - especially for barbecues! (It can be made a day ahead) - To make it a complete vegan meal, just add chickpeas or baked/grilled tofu chunks. Serve with (vegan)tzatziki.

Provided by Veganized

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16



Mediterranean Quinoa Salad image

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
  • Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent)
  • Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
  • Combine ingredients for the marinade, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
  • Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or more. (Serve at room temperature).

1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped
1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces black olives, sliced
3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

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