Description
A colorful, nutritious dish bursting with flavors from fresh vegetables, herbs, and feta cheese, ideal for meal prep or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a pot, combine the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring this mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Once done, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- Combine the chickpeas, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely chopped red onion, sliced olives, and crumbled feta cheese in a large bowl. Stir these ingredients together to create a vibrant mixture.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. This simple dressing adds a burst of flavor to the bowl.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the chickpea mixture, then pour the dressing over the top. Toss everything gently to combine, ensuring every bite is a colorful blend of flavors. Serve chilled or at room temperature and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For best taste and texture, mix the ingredients just before serving. Can be prepared in advance; store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg