Mediterranean Bowl Mastery Secrets for Fresh, Healthy Flavor
Discover the secrets to creating fresh, healthy Mediterranean bowls that boast restaurant-quality results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, and olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This bowl can be customized with additional toppings like avocado or grilled chicken.
- Great for meal prep; just store the components separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, healthy bowls, fresh flavor, restaurant-quality