Mediterranean Bowl Mastery Secrets for Healthy, Fresh Delights
Unlock the secrets to crafting a delightful Mediterranean bowl that’s fresh, healthy, and restaurant-quality.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water and then cook according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, feta cheese, olives, and red onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour to let the flavors meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other fresh vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and stores well in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Mediterranean Bowl, Healthy Eating, Fresh Ingredients, Restaurant Quality