By Spreading Love From TX
Small Batch Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
4 steps
Prep:10minCook:15min
You'll love this flavor-packed Mediterranean quinoa salad with feta, fresh vegetables, and salty olives. Enjoy this quinoa salad as a side next to your favorite entree or as a hearty lunch. It's a simple and healthy small batch vegetarian recipe.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:45:50 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
47
Low
Glycemic Load
18
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories508.2 kcal (25%)
Total Fat34.5 g (49%)
Carbs38.9 g (15%)
Sugars6.3 g (7%)
Protein13.7 g (27%)
Sodium316.7 mg (16%)
Fiber5.4 g (19%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Instructions
Cook the quinoa
Step 1
Pour quinoa to a fine mesh strainer, then rinse under cool water for 30 seconds to 1 minute. If you do not have a mesh strainer, add the quinoa to a bowl and cover it with cool water. Move the quinoa around in the bowl, then drain the water and repeat.
Step 2
To cook the quinoa, bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a 1-quart pot. Add the rinsed quinoa and return to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Remove the cover and transfer quinoa to a medium-sized bowl to cool.
Assemble the salad
Step 3
Add the chopped spinach, onions, sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, feta, and pine nuts to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Step 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried basil, and pepper. Pour over the spinach and quinoa salad and toss.
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