Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A Mediterranean quinoa salad packed with tender quinoa, feta, red onion, and olives, flavored with lemon and herbs for a light meal full of flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cubes chicken bouillon
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1 large red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh chives
• 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 0.66666668653488 cup fresh lemon juice
• 0.5 cup chopped kalamata olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.