Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This Mediterranean quinoa salad is chock-full of fresh veggies that marinate in a bright, fresh dressing. It's an easy vegetarian dinner recipe that can also be made ahead as a healthy lunch option.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons honey
- 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (see Associated Recipes)
- 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
- 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
- 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 cup crumbled feta, divided
- 3 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)
Directions:
Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, Dijon and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add quinoa, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and 1/2 cup feta. Toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Add spinach, and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup feta and serve immediately.
Article from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278401/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/
