mediterranean quinoa salad

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The Villages, FL
Updated on Jan 18, 2016

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

  • Step 1
    Bring the water, bouillon cubes and garlic to a boil in a saucepan.
  • Step 2
    Stir 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
  • Step 3
    Discard the garlic clove and scrape the quinoa into a large bowl.
  • Step 4
    Gently stir in the chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, salt and chives into the quinoa.
  • Step 5
    Drizzle with the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil.
  • Step 6
    Stir until evenly mixed.
  • Step 7
    Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

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