Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
A healthy and delicious salad to enjoy as a meal in itself or as a side dish with fish or meat.
Servings 4
Calories 317kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa uncooked
- 2 limes zest and juice
- 4 oz 100g Feta cheese, crumbed
- 2 oz 50g Kalamata olives, chopped, with brine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley stems removed and chopped
- Black pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in lime zest, lime juice, Feta cheese, chopped olives, and fresh parsley until thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste.
- Can be eaten immediately, but for best results, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 238mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g