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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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This is a great lunch to have at home or take to work with you!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup diced bell peppers
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped olives (Kalamatra, or other)
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onion
For the Lemon Oregano Dressing
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • juice and finely minced zest of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano or 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring the water, salt and quinoa to a boil over low heat.
  2. Cover and simmer slowly for 15 to 20 minutes until the grains are cooked but still a little firm to the bite.
  3. Remove from heat and add the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, olives and green onion.
  4. Toss everything together with the Lemon Oregano Dressing.
For the Lemon Oregano Dressing
  1. Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
  2. Pour over the salad while warm and toss very well.

Courses Lunch

Recipe by Marie Tower Nutrition at https://marietower.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/