Mediterranean quinoa salad
Background
This Mediterranean quinoa salad can be made with freshly cooked or leftover quinoa. Either way it’s a quick & easy meal, which is yummy and healthy! Also, it’s free from gluten and dairy - so it’s ideal for vegans and people on a special diet. If you don’t have cavolo nero, just use normal kale!
Ingredients
- 100g quinoa
- 1 red onion
- 1 clove of garlic
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp mixed Italian dried herbs (or marjoram)
- 1 red pepper
- 1 handful cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 medium cavolo nero leaves
- 1 handful black olives
- Salt and pepper
- 2 Tbsp crumbled Feta or vegan feta
Instructions
- Cook the quinoa according to the packet instructions, then drain and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, chop the onion and garlic. Thinly slice the red pepper and cavolo nero.
- Heat a spoonful of olive oil in a pan and gently sauté the onion for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, chilli flakes and herbs, then cook for another minute. Add the tomatoes and red pepper slices, then (under a lid) cook for 5-8 minutes until the veggies have softened (but are not mushy) over medium heat.
- Add the cavolo nero slices and a splash of water or fresh lemon juice and steam under cover for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the olives and the drained quinoa. Season with salt & pepper and combine well.
- Serve with basil leaves and crumbled feta (vegan, if preferred) scattered over the dish.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Everyday - Leftovers - Lunch - Main - Quick & Easy - Salad - Supper
- Cuisines: - Greek - Italian
- Occasions: - Mothers Day - Picnic
- Ingredients: - Greens & Salads - Other Vegetables - Whole grains
- Health and Diet: - 5:2 Diet - Combination - Dairy Free - Detox - Diabetic - Egg Free - Gluten Free - Healthy - High Fibre - Low Calorie - Low Carb - Nut Free - Sugar Free - Vegan
- Skill Levels: - Easy
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