Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Diet - Diet and Healthy

Enjoy fresh, Mediterranean flavors in this colorful quinoa salad perfect for spring.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 15 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

½ teaspoon salt

divided

½ cup cherry tomatoes

halved

1 baby cucumber

sliced

¼ cup chopped red onion

¼ cup halved Kalamata olives

4 small radishes

quartered

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

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Directions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer covered until quinoa is just tender and liquid is absorbed 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat uncover and let cool completely.

Step 2

Stir together cooled quinoa tomatoes cucumber onion olives radishes oil lemon juice mint parsley pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with almonds (if using) before serving.

Nutritional Information

Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 191.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.2g 10%

Carbohydrates: 21.3g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 0.5g

Fat: 9.8g 15%

Saturated Fat: 1.2g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 198.1IU 4%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.5mg 12%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 7.4mg 12%

Folate: 60.4mcg 15%

Calcium: 34.5mg 4%

Iron: 1.6mg 9%

Magnesium: 71.7mg 26%

Potassium: 240.4mg 7%

Sodium: 292.1mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 87.9

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.