Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls Lemon (Printable Version)
A vibrant bowl brimming with quinoa, crisp veggies, feta cheese and bright lemon-herb flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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250 g cooked quinoa
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150 g cucumber, chopped
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150 g tomatoes, chopped
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80 g Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
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60 g feta cheese, crumbled
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15 g fresh parsley, chopped
→ Lemon-Herb Dressing
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60 ml extra virgin olive oil
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60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 tablespoon fresh oregano, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked quinoa, chopped cucumber, chopped tomatoes, halved Kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and chopped fresh parsley.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, chopped oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
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Pour the lemon-herb dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Divide the prepared mixture into containers. Refrigerate and consume within 3 days for optimal freshness.
# Notes:
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Cooking a batch of quinoa in advance streamlines meal assembly throughout the week.