mediterranean quinoa salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Prep time: 45 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Total time: 1 hour 5 mins
Ingredients
  • 1 cup uncooked tricolor quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small zucchini, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 4 black olives, sliced in half and then thinly sliced
  • 4 green olives, sliced in half and then thinly sliced
  • 4 cherry tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a small saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to boil with a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes. When ready, set aside in a plate to cool.
  2. Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Season the zucchini with salt and pepper and sauté the vegetable until golden on both sides, about 10 minutes. Don't stir the zucchini too often or it will take much longer to brown. Add the onion when the zucchini begins to golden, and sauté together for 2 more minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in the dried basil. Place the zucchini and onion in a bowl and allow to cool.
  3. In a bowl, combine the quinoa, zucchini, olives, tomatoes, feta and olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.
Recipe by Savormania at http://www.savormania.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/