Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Capers
This salad can be enjoyed as a main course or a great side dish for any BBQ. With fresh herbs and veggies, this is a light but satisfying dish.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Persons
3
Ingredients
- 150 g quinoa
- 1 onion
- 1 bunch of parsley
- 1 handful of fresh basil
- 50 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 20 g capers
- 20 g pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Bring the quinoa and twice the amount of water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Slice the onion into rings and dice the tomatoes. Chop the herbs.
- Toss the quinoa with the onion rings, tomatoes, herbs, pine nuts, and capers in a bowl.
- Dress the salad with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Serves: 3
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 311 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 14 | 21.5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate 35 | 11.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 8 | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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