Description
A healthy and vibrant Mediterranean quinoa salad packed in a mason jar.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa in water according to package instructions.
- Let the quinoa cool.
- In a bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, olives, and parsley.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Layer the salad ingredients in a mason jar, starting with quinoa and ending with dressing on top.
- Seal the jar and store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Adjust ingredients based on preference.
- Keep dressing separate if not consuming immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean