Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Serves: 6
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup raw quinoa - cooked to package instructions
  • ½ Cup kalamata olives - sliced
  • ½ Cup cucumber - chopped
  • ½ Cup cherry tomates - sliced
  • ½ Cup yellow bell pepper - chopped
  • ½ Cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 Tbsp flat leaf parsley - minced
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
For the Creamy Red Wine Vinaigrette:
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp 0% greek yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp honey
  • 3 Tbsp good quality olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, prepare quinoa according to package directions and set aside to cool
  2. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and add the remaining ingredients
For the Vinaigrette Dressing:
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender or use an immersion blender to combine. Drizzle salad with vinaigrette dressing and toss until well combined
Recipe by Good Thyme Kitchen at https://www.goodthymekitchen.com/mediterranean-quinoa-salad-creamy-red-wine-vinaigrette/