Quinoa Salad
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https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/
This recipe for Mediterranean quinoa salad is full of fresh vegetables, feta cheese and chickpeas tossed in a lemon and herb dressing and topped with herbs. It's a light and colorful addition to any meal!
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For the salad:
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper ( diced )
1/4 cup orange bell pepper ( diced )
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley ( plus more for garnish )
1 cup chickpeas ( drained and rinsed )
1 cup sliced kalamata olives
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
pinch salt and pepper ( to taste )
2 cups cooked quinoa
1 cup thinly sliced cucumbers
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper ( diced )
1/4 cup orange bell pepper ( diced )
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 tbsp chopped parsley ( plus more for garnish )
1 cup chickpeas ( drained and rinsed )
1 cup sliced kalamata olives
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp dried oregano
pinch salt and pepper ( to taste )
Nutritions
Calories
604
Sodium
818mg
34% DV
Fat
28g
43% DV
Protein
19g
38% DV
Carbs
70g
23% DV
Fiber
13g
52% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat5g25%
Polysaturated Fat4g26%
Monosaturated Fat18g117%
Cholesterol18mg6%
Sodium818mg34%
Potassium835mg23%
Protein19g38%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber13g52%
Sugar5g11%
Vitamin A377IU7%
Vitamin B61mg55%
Vitamin C8mg13%
Calcium205mg20%
Iron6mg34%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.