Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad makes the perfect lunch - it's packed with protein and plenty of fresh veggies!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup O Organics quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 can O Organics garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained 15 oz.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved or quartered
- 1 cup cucumber chopped
- ⅓ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup red onion chopped
- ¼ cup kalamata olives sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 tablespoons O Organics olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the temperature to medium-low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the quinoa with the remaining ingredients. Mix until well combined.
Notes
- Use tri-colored quinoa for a fun presentation.
- Swap out the beans to your favorite.
- This is a meal all on its own, packed with vegetarian protein!
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 3mg
