mediterranean quinoa

Fresh and flavorful Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is protein packed made with diced cucumbers, tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, extra virgin olive oil, lemon and Feta cheese.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

quinoa

water

red onion (diced)

lemon (squeezed,

kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

cucumber

cherry tomatoes (quartered)

feta

salt and fresh pepper (to taste)

Rinse quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.

Fill a medium pot with water, add quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid; then fluff with a fork and set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.

While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables.

Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.

Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.

Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is fresh and flavorful salad! Great to make ahead for lunch for the week.
 
5 Freestyle Points • 145.5 Calories
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Learn how to make a nutritious, balanced and tasty Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl with this easy recipe. This bowl features marinated, honey-glazed chicken, fluffy quinoa, tangy and herby feta salad, Greek yogurt and pistachios.

Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl

quinoa (uncooked,

chicken breasts

½ lemon

olive oil

paprika

oregano

garlic powder

salt

pepper

honey

olive oil (for cooking)

cucumber (diced)

cherry tomatoes (halved)

bell pepper (diced red and/or green)

¼ red onion (sliced)

black olives

mint

parsley

Greek yoghurt

parsley and mint

nuts

Cook the quinoa

Cook the quinoa. To make 4 cups of cooked quinoa, you need 1.5 cups quinoa and 2 + 1/4 cups water and 2/3 teaspoon salt. Rinse the quinoa and strain. Combine the quinoa and water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 10 minutes more. Then, remove the lid and fluff with a fork!

Marinate the chicken.

Marinate the chicken. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-size pieces and place them in a bowl. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil and sprinkle the spices, oregano, salt and pepper on top. Toss through using your hands.

Cook the chicken.

Cook the chicken. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large frying pan/skillet over medium-high. Once hot, add the chicken pieces and cook for 4 minutes each side, Then drizzle with about a tablespoon of honey and stir through for another 30 seconds to a minute. Remove from heat and rest.

Make the salad.

Make the salad. While the chicken is cooking, mix the salad. Place all ingredients in a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, pepper, fresh herbs, and feta and toss through.

Assemble quinoa bowls.

Assemble quinoa bowls. Per bowl, add 1 cup of cooked quinoa, cooked chicken pieces, mixed salad, top with extra feta cheese and a few extra olives, and garnish with extra herbs, a dollop of Greek yogurt and nuts.

The Mediterranean-style flavors really shined through with the olives, feta, and roasted red peppers. The quinoa was perfectly cooked and the chicken was tender. Would definitely make again.

This was a bowl of flavor! Thank you for the make ahead tips!

I love quinoa and am always looking for different ways to use it. This recipe was superb! Will definitely be making again.

This Mediterranean chicken bowl tastes and feels so healthy and delicious! I love quinoa bowls like this - thanks for sharing!

This is the perfect light and healthy lunch to make! Simple to make yet incredibly satisfying and filling!

So fresh and flavorful! This bowl recipe is my new favorite! Thanks for sharing!

Love these chicken quinoa bowls! I’ve made them for meal prep but already ate two bowls, so good!

What a delicious healthy bowl! I made it for lunch and really, really enjoyed it! Thank you!

Love your recipes!! 
This is a great quick and simple throw together!!

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This Mediterranean Chicken Quinoa Bowl is a nutrient-dense, balanced and delicious meal featuring marinated, honey glazed chicken, fluffy quinoa, tangy and herby feta salad, Greek yogurt and pistachios. I will walk you through preparing each element for this dish with step-by-step pics, video, and recipe tips. You will master this delicious quinoa salad bowl in no time, and trust me, and it will be on rotation in your house as it is in mine.

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