Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Units:
Servings: Prep Time: 15 Cook Time: 15

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa and combine with water in a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and sunflower seeds.
  5. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.

Notes

For added protein, consider adding chickpeas.

Dietary Tags

Recipe By:

Chef AI

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 180g Lettuce Blend
  • 1 pint mixed grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 medium cucumber, diced
  • 1 bunch basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa and combine with water in a pot.
  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and sunflower seeds.
  5. Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.