Grandmother's Kitchen

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe is the perfect side meal to bring to your next barbecue.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Dressing

  • 4 Tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Serves 4
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cubed feta
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa.
  2. Place rinsed quinoa and water in a pot, bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare the salad dressing and set aside.
  5. To assemble the salad, place a scoop of cooked quinoa.
  6. Top with chopped vegetables, feta and basil.
  7. Drizzle with dressing and enjoy.

Original source: greek.food.com