Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A nutritious bowl with fluffy quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and lemon herb dressing.

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
420
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl - Lunch recipe

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup quinoa
  • • 2 cups water or vegetable broth
  • • 1 cucumber, diced
  • • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • • 1/2 cup kalamata olives
  • • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse quinoa and cook in water or broth according to package directions.
  2. Step 2: Let quinoa cool slightly.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta, and onion.
  4. Step 4: Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for dressing.
  5. Step 5: Toss salad with dressing.
  6. Step 6: Serve at room temperature or chilled.