Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)
A vibrant and healthy quinoa salad with Mediterranean flavors, perfect for a light yet filling lunch.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 Red onion
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup Fresh mint
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 1/2 cup Vegan feta cheese
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
- 2Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
- 3Fluff with a fork and let cool.
- 4While quinoa is cooking, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and roughly chop Kalamata olives.
- 5Chop fresh parsley and mint.
- 6In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.
- 7In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 8Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss well.
- 9Top with vegan feta cheese (or substitute) before serving.
Substitutions
Feta Cheese → Vegan Feta Cheese(avoids Dairy)
Adds salty, tangy flavor. Tofu or Cashew based alternatives work well.
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