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
Bring broth and quinoa to boil in saucepan on high heat; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Cool.
2
Combine tomatoes, cucumbers and onions in medium bowl. Add 1/4 cup dressing; mix lightly.
3
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 ATHENOS Crumbled Feta Cheese with Basil & Tomato.
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
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 390mg
17%
Total Carbohydrates 21g
8%
Dietary Fibers 4g
14%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 6g
12%
Vitamin A
100%
Vitamin C
6%
Calcium
4%
Iron
4%
* 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.