Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cubes chicken bouillon
- 1 clove garlic, smashed
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces (Optional)
- 1 large red onion, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup chopped kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup chopped fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup fresh lemon juice or to taste
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup olive oil
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Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.
- Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.
- Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Source
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