Vegan Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Enjoy fresh Mediterranean flavors in this easy vegan quinoa salad that's filled with crunchy, piquant vegetables and fragrant herbs.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 191 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• ½ teaspoon salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ cup chopped red onion
• 1 cup quinoa
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• 1 baby cucumber, sliced
• ¼ cup halved Kalamata olives
• 4 small radishes, quartered
• ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, until quinoa is just tender and liquid is absorbed, 12 to 14 minutes. Remove from heat, uncover, and let cool completely.

Step 2

Stir together cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, radishes, oil, lemon juice, mint, parsley, pepper, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours. Sprinkle with almonds (if using) before serving.