Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives balances nutty quinoa with briny Kalamata olives, creamy feta, and crisp vegetables, all tied together by a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Toasted pine nuts add warmth and crunch, while spinach and tomatoes keep it fresh and bright. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying lunch, picnic side, or light dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place a skillet over medium-high heat; add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until they are fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Bring the water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan.
- 3
Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Take the saucepan off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes; fluff the quinoa with a fork and cool to room temperature.
- 5
Combine the quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion in a bowl.
- 6
In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth; drizzle it over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
- Calories 469.4 kcal High
- Protein 15.01 g Good Source
- Carbs 47.57 g Moderate
- Total Fat 26.92 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.71 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 12.59 mg Low Source
- Sodium 642.93 mg High
- Fiber 12.87 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.95 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 3.32 g Moderate
- Calcium 145.27 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.64 mg Good Source
- Potassium 695.93 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 38.26 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 10.66 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives is a Greek side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chopped Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, and Grape Tomato. Each serving provides about 469.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives made of?
- The main ingredients are Chopped Spinach, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Dried Oregano, Grape Tomato, Kalamata Olives. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 469.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
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