April 27, 2024

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 cup (180g) white quinoa, uncooked; 1/2 teaspoon (4 g) salt; 1 cup (126 g) diced, seeded, unpeeled cucumber; 1 can (796 mL) Hunt's® Heirloom Diced Tomatoes with Italian Spices, drained; 1 jar (200 mL) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1/3 cup (87 g)crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup (13 g) chopped red onion

10

Prep Time Minutes
30
Total Time Minutes
7
Number of Ingredients
8
Servings

Tags:

Salad,
Hunt’s,
Mediterranean,
Summer

Ingredients

1 cup (180g) white quinoa, uncooked
1/2 teaspoon (4 g) salt
1 cup (126 g) diced, seeded, unpeeled cucumber
1 can (796 mL) Hunt's® Heirloom Diced Tomatoes with Italian Spices, drained
1 jar (200 mL) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup (87 g)crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup (13 g) chopped red onion

Directions

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Step one

Cook quinoa according to package directions, adding the salt.
Step two

Meanwhile, combine cucumber, drained tomatoes, olives, cheese and onion in large bowl; set aside.
Step three

Spread cooked quinoa in 13x9-inch baking dish. Cool slightly in refrigerator 5 minutes. Add quinoa to vegetable mixture; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until cold.

Tips

Quinoa typically is found in the rice and pasta section of supermarkets. Rinse well before cooking to remove the natural bitter coating, if it is not pre-washed. Quinoa can be cooked the day before and stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator, if desired.