Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad brings all the classic mediterranean flavors and ingredients together in a satisfying, healthy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 can chickpeas
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa this will become ¾ cup cooked
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¾ cup sliced cucumbers
- ¼-½ cup pickled onions
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for roasting the chickpeas
Dressing
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tbsp honey
- 3 tsp fresh dill or 1 tsp dried
- salt & pepper
Instructions
- First, prepare quinoa by adding it to a pot with double the amount of water. Let that come to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and let the quinoa absorb all of the water. This should take about 15 minutes and you should be stirring occasionally throughout.
- While the quinoa is going, oil and season your chickpeas. Bake these at 425℉ for 20 minutes.
- Prepare veggies. Wash and cut cucumber and tomatoes.
- Make the dressing. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix until completely combined.
- Now, you just have to put it all into a bowl. Serve and enjoy!