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).

Supriya Ghosh
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's a great option for busy weeknights.


Ahmed Alkanaan
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Gamila Tamer
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I'm not a huge fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are amazing and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.


Israfil Islam
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This salad is a great healthy option for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover quinoa.


Mridul Sr
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I love that this salad is so easy to make. It's a great option for busy weeknights.


Sameed Kapoor
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Taco
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I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but I really enjoyed this salad. The flavors are amazing and the quinoa is cooked perfectly.


Valencia Armstrong
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This salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of vegetables and grains, and it's always delicious.


Riyaz RiaZ
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I love the dressing on this salad. It's light and flavorful, and it really brings out the flavors of the vegetables.


tahir Bangash
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Asif Joiya
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing.


edward ford
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that it's healthy and delicious.


Nicole Mcfarlane
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The quinoa, vegetables, and dressing all come together perfectly. It's a great healthy option for lunch or dinner.


Bts Kanxa
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone raved about the flavors and how refreshing it was. I'll definitely be making it again.


Tyn'teonna Craft
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My whole family loved this salad! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the quinoa made it really filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


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