Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Vegan, Gluten Free)

on

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is the ideal meal to prepare in advance for a nutritious lunch or dinner. It is really nutritious and simple to make.

You know those meals that make you feel JOYFUL to eat? For me, this is one of them. This quinoa salad from the Mediterranean just makes me feel amazing in every way. It's a quinoa salad that you might get for a picnic lunch or order at a beautiful vegan bistro.

The components for this recipe are simple and straightforward. You can share it with loved ones who have dietary limitations because it is vegan and gluten free. Furthermore, it makes a fantastic side dish in addition to being delicious, fresh, and filling on its own.

What’s in this Mediterranean quinoa salad?

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced small
  • 1 English cucumber, diced small
  • 1/3 cup red onion, diced small,
  • 1/3 cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup parsley, minced
  • 1/4 cup basil, minced
  • 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper

How to make Mediterranean quinoa salad

  1. According to the directions on the package, prepare quinoa on the stovetop.
  2. Chop the bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and cucumber.
  3. Fresh herbs should be minced.
  4. Olives from Kalamata are cut in half.
  5. Lemon juice and olive oil are combined in a whisk.
  6. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Drizzle on the dressing, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips for making this recipe perfectly

  • Before cooking the quinoa, season the water with salt. This gives the quinoa a modest taste boost.
  • Don't add the quinoa to the salad until it has cooled. Before making this salad, prepare the quinoa ahead of time and allow it to cool completely. To hasten the cooling process, place it in the refrigerator.
  • Cut vegetables into uniformly tiny pieces. In this quinoa salad, smaller pieces blend together better than larger ones.

Comments

Post a Comment