Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Salads

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

★★★★½ (4.7)

Fluffy quinoa, crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and briny olives get tossed in a bright lemon-oregano dressing for a grain salad that tastes even better the next day. It is naturally gluten-free and packed with plant protein.

15 min Prep
15 min Cook
40 min Total
6 Servings
  • Naturally gluten-free with plenty of plant-based protein from quinoa
  • Tastes even better the next day, great for meal prep
  • No cooking skill needed beyond boiling water
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • +12 more ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon fresh herbs
  1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer under cold water for 30 seconds to remove its bitter coating.

Continue simmering until the sauce reduces and coats the back of a spoon.

Rest the dish for five minutes before serving with your favorite side.

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