Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
An easy Mediterranean quinoa salad with feta and red onion that's lovely and light with bright lemon and fresh herb flavors. Add as much or as little lemon juice as you like. This salad is equally good warm or cold.
Ingredients
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2 cups water
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2 cubes chicken bouillon
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1 clove garlic, smashed
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1 cup uncooked quinoa
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2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces (Optional)
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1 large red onion, diced
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1 large green bell pepper, diced
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½ cup chopped kalamata olives
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½ cup crumbled feta cheese
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¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
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¼ cup chopped fresh chives
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅔ cup fresh lemon juice or to taste
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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¼ cup olive oil
Description
- Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
- Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.