Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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An easy Mediterranean quinoa salad that's lovely and light with bright lemon and fresh herb flavors. This salad is equally good warm or cold.

Submitted by Coulter

Updated on April 12, 2024

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

4 cups

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Ingredients

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 (Optional)
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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278	Calories
14g	Fat
20g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Sodium 713mg	31%
Total Carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2g	9%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 18g	37%
Vitamin C 31mg	34%
Calcium 83mg	6%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 346mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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