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A bowl of Mediterranean quinoa salad with olives
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5 from 12 votes

The best Mediterranean quinoa salad with olives

Boost your level of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory with the best Mediterranean quinoa salad with olives. Packed with proteins, minerals, and vitamins this quinoa salad is a combination of rich flavors!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: anti-inflammatory, clean eating, healthy, Italian, Mediterranean
Diet: Diabetic, Low Calorie, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Mediterranean quinoa salad, Mediterranean salad, Quinoa salad, quinoa salad recipe, salad recipe, vegan salad
Servings: 3 people
Calories:
Author: Githu
Cost: 8€

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup canned lupini beans (drained)
  • 1 cup mix types of olives
  • a handful of ripe cherry tomatoes
  • a handful of grapes (red or green)
  • a medium bell pepper
  • fresh basil leaves (or herbs of your choice)
  • some salt
  • 2 tablespoon cold-pressed olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 lemon

Instructions

  • Clean the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and lemon
  • Bring all the dry ingredients in a salad bowl
  • Add the olive oil with the vinegar
  • Squeeze the lemon and add the juice to the salad
  • Add some salt, be careful as olives are generally salted
  • Using a big salad spoon, mix the quinoa salad gently
  • Serve and enjoy this Mediterranean salad
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Notes

  • This quinoa salad can be served on its own as a meal as it contains all macronutrients.
  • You can make a batch of this Mediterranean salad as your meal prep
  • It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.