MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

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Very tasty side dish - especially for barbecues! (It can be made a day ahead) - To make it a complete vegan meal, just add chickpeas or baked/grilled tofu chunks. Serve with (vegan)tzatziki.

Provided by Veganized

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur
2 cups water
4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped
1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
6 ounces black olives, sliced
3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Steps:

  • Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
  • Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent)
  • Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
  • Combine ingredients for the marinade, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
  • Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or more. (Serve at room temperature).

Dre brown
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This salad is a great example of how healthy food can also be delicious.


Norah Middlebrook
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I love the bright and cheerful colors of this salad. It's a great way to add some life to your plate.


Britney Grice
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different vegetables and dressings, and it's always delicious.


Messi Minhaz
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I also added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal.


LUCAS MANDEFU
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Mohammad Hasan Mazumder
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This salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor.


Prem paudel
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I'm always looking for new salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Mira Telecom Mirpur
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


David Dogbey
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I love this salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Linay Peterson
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This was a delicious and healthy salad. I made it for lunch and it was the perfect light and refreshing meal.


Ehit Asfawp
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the vegetables are so fresh and flavorful.


Thabisile Princess Lebyane
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great make-ahead meal, as it tastes even better the next day.


master technical
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I'm always looking for new quinoa recipes, and this one didn't disappoint. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.


Nyamaa Nyamaa
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the flavors and textures.


RaShEd KiNg
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I loved the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa, vegetables, and dressing all came together perfectly. I will definitely be making this again!


James Mcclary
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The quinoa was fluffy and the vegetables were crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Zaheer Bhatti
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I love that it's a healthy and satisfying meal that I can feel good about eating.


Lauren Smyth
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This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad was a delightful and refreshing dish! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and the quinoa was cooked perfectly. I especially enjoyed the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brightened up the salad


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