Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings, 2 cups each
Cuisine: Mediterranean,Greek
Ingredients: 2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup quinoa, uncooked; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 small English cucumber, chopped; 1 small red onion, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices; 1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, divided; 10 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

2 Review(s)

50 Min(s) (incl. cooling)

20 Min(s) Prep

30 Min(s) Cook

Healthy Living

Bring the perfect potluck dish with this Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. Our Mediterranean Quinoa Salad recipe is ready in 50 minutes and makes eight servings.

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

2 cups fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup quinoa, uncooked

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small English cucumber, chopped

1 small red onion, cut lengthwise in half, then crosswise into thin slices

1/2 cup KRAFT Greek Vinaigrette Dressing, divided

10 cups tightly packed torn romaine lettuce

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Let's Make It

Bring broth and quinoa to boil in saucepan on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Cool.

Combine tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing; mix lightly.

Cover platter with lettuce; top with quinoa, vegetable mixture and cheese. Drizzle with remaining dressing.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

For added color and flavor, garnish with fresh dill sprigs.

Tip 2

Special Extra

Prepare using crumbled feta cheese.

Tip 3

Nutrition Bonus

High in vitamin A, the lettuce serves as the perfect base for this delicious salad made with whole grains and colorful fresh vegetables. It also teams up with the quinoa to provide a good source of fiber.

Nutrition

Calories

150

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 390mg

17%

Total Carbohydrates 21g

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Sugars 3g

Protein 6g

12%

Vitamin A

100%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

8 servings, 2 cups each

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.