Easy  Mediterranean Quinoa  Salad Recipe

You are in for an easy tasty quinoa salad recipe that can be served both warm or cold and as a main dish or side dish! A healthy spin on the famous Mediterranean diet, this salad (vegan in red wine dressing) is the perfect blend of quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables tossed in a flavorful dressing. Bonus alert- it's gluten-free and plant-based!

INGREDIENTS

- dressing – cooked quinoa – spinach – chickpeas, drained and rinsed – Persian cucumber – grape tomatoes halved – red onion chopped – green olives thinly sliced – fresh parsley chopped

LEARN HOW TO MAKE IT?

Cook the quinoa in advance or make it right before by boiling in water for 10 minutes, then steam for 10 minutes. 

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, agave syrup (or honey), oregano, salt, and pepper.

In a large bowl or serving plate add the cooked quinoa, spinach, chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, and parsley. 

Pour the dressing on top and toss to combine. Add additional salt and pepper to taste.

Enjoy this Mediterranean quinoa salad recipe warm or cold and as a main meal for 4 people or a side dish. 

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