mediterranean quinoa salad
Can be prepared without the chicken for vegetarians
prep time
30 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 - cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
How To Make mediterranean quinoa salad
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Step 1Bring the water, bouillon cubes and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
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Step 2Stir in the quinoa, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes
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Step 3Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
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Step 4Gently stir in the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, salt and chives into the quinoa.
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Step 5Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
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Step 6Stir until evenly mixed.
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Step 7Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
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Category:
Vegetables
Category:
Salads
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Rice/Grains
Culture:
Mediterranean
Method:
Stove Top
Keyword:
#A light healthy salad
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