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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with protein with fresh mediterranean flavors! Its filled with chickpeas, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, parsley, feta and pine nuts. Each bite is filled with texture and flavor. Its gluten free and can be vegan if you omit the feta.
Prep Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1 15 oz can chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup feta crumbles
  • 3 tbsp pine nuts

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, vinager, oregano, garlic powder till well combined. Season with salt and pepper then set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, parsley, feta and pinenuts.
  • Drizzle the dressing, and garnish with fresh parsley. Season to taste. Serve cold.
Keyword salad