Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of the Healthy Mediterranean Bowl, a delicious fusion of fresh vegetables, protein-rich quinoa, and zesty dressing. This dish is perfect for meal prep or entertaining, offering a visually stunning presentation and endless customization options. Packed with nutrients and bursting with taste, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or orange), diced
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water and cook according to package instructions.
- While quinoa is cooking, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables, Kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard; drizzle over the quinoa mixture.
- Toss everything until well coated and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve in bowls or on a platter; garnish with extra feta or fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg