This recipe for Quinoa Salad will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. It’s perfect to enjoy on its own, bring to a potluck, or as a side! It gets even more delicious as it sits and is made with simple ingredients.
Quinoa Salad is a healthy and filling quinoa salad loaded with the colors and flavors of the mediterranean!
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: Serves 4 – 6
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup dried quinoa, rinsed
- 1 ¾ cups water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas
- 1 cup baby tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 jar kalamata olives (about 1 cup), pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- salt & pepper to taste
- juice of 1 large lemon
- drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa using a fine mesh strainer. In a medium size pot, add the water, quinoa and garlic powder and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover and let stand for 10 – 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
Assemble: Once quinoa is ready, add in the chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and parsley. Mix well. Season with salt, fresh cracked pepper and the juice of 1 large lemon.
Serve on a bed of arugula or as is. Tastes great with pepperoncinis and a little extra lemon juice over top. Add extra virgin olive oil if you wish. Season to taste with salt + pepper.
This dish can be served warm, at room temperature or chilled enjoy.
