Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
So easy—just 6 ingredients and made in the blender.
Recipe Summary Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Enjoy fresh, Mediterranean flavors in this colorful quinoa salad perfect for spring.Ingredients | Quinoa Flour Pancakes Vegan2 cups water1 cup quinoa½ teaspoon salt, divided½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved1 baby cucumber, sliced¼ cup chopped red onion¼ cup halved Kalamata olives4 small radishes, quartered2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley¼ teaspoon ground black pepper¼ cup toasted sliced almonds (Optional)DirectionsBring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until quinoa is just tender and liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool completely.Stir together cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, radishes, oil, lemon juice, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with almonds (if using) before serving.Info | Quinoa Flour Pancakes Veganprep:
25 mins
cook:
20 mins
additional:
15 mins
total:
1 hr
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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