Mediterranean Quinoa Summer Salad
About Mediterranean Quinoa Summer Salad
Simple Mediterranean Quinoa Summer Salad is a warm salad that's a protein-packed breakfast meal, perfect for your busy mornings.
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Ingredients
- 2 cup Quinoa (cooked)
- 1 cup Chickpeas (canned or boiled, add more if you desire)
- Feta Cheese (for garnishing)
- 1-2 large Cucumber (diced ones)
- 1 cup Cherry Tomato (halves)
- 1/4 cup Mint (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Parsley (chopped)
- 4 tbsp Olive Oil
- 4-5 cloves Garlic (fresh minced)
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice (dabur hommade)
- 1-2 tsp Salt (or as per taste)
- 1/4 cup Spring Onions (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (or as per taste)
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Instructions
- Wash Quinoa thoroughly and boil it in the 1:2 ratio. 1 cup Quinoa to 2 cups of water. You can boil it in vegetable stock for more flavour.
- Put all your greens and tomatoes in a salad bowl. Add the cooked quinoa to it.
- Prepare your lemon vinaigrette by adding 2 Tbsp olive oil, 1/2 cup lemon juice and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Mix well.
- Add the vinaigrette to the greens and quinoa and toss it well. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 899mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 6mg
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This is awesome! Can’t wait to cook it.
What a flavorful dish! Thanks for sharing.
Looks so incredible! Thank you for sharing.