Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

This Mediterranean quinoa bowl is fresh, colorful, and loaded with flavor from a simple lemon-herb dressing that ties everything together. ♡

Quinoa gives you a protein-packed base while chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta create a mix of textures in every bite. The lemon-olive oil dressing is bright and punchy, and the whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes.

Cook some quinoa and get your veggies ready. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

• 1.5 cups quinoa, cooked (about 3 cups cooked)
• 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon-Herb Dressing:

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

1. Cook. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Fluff with a fork and let it cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
2. Whisk. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until combined.
3. Chop. While the quinoa cools, dice the cucumber, halve the tomatoes and olives, and slice the red onion.
4. Assemble. Divide quinoa among bowls. Top with chickpeas, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta. Drizzle generously with the dressing and sprinkle with parsley.

Tips

• Rinse quinoa before cooking to remove the bitter coating. Most brands are pre-rinsed but it doesn’t hurt to check.
• Let the quinoa cool slightly before assembling. Warm quinoa will wilt the vegetables and melt the feta.
• Make extra dressing. It keeps in the fridge for a week and works on salads, grilled chicken, or roasted veggies.
• This bowl is perfect for meal prep. Store components separately and assemble fresh each day.
• Use good olive oil here. Since the dressing is so simple, the quality really shows.

Variations

• Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
• Swap feta for goat cheese or vegan feta.
• Add roasted red peppers or artichoke hearts for more Mediterranean flavor.
• Use couscous or farro instead of quinoa.
• Stir in a spoonful of hummus at the bottom of each bowl for extra creaminess.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A fresh, colorful quinoa bowl with chickpeas, feta, olives, and a bright lemon-herb dressing.

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• - 1.5 cups quinoa
• - 1 can chickpeas
• - 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
• - 1 cucumber diced
• - 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• - 1/4 red onion sliced
• - 1/2 cup feta cheese
• - 3 tablespoons olive oil
• - Juice of 1 lemon
• - 1 teaspoon oregano

Method

 

1. **Cook.** Prepare quinoa, fluff and cool slightly.
2. **Whisk.** Combine olive oil, lemon, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper.
3. **Chop.** Dice vegetables while quinoa cools.
4. **Assemble.** Build bowls with quinoa, toppings, and dressing.

Notes

- Rinse quinoa before cooking.
- Store components separately for meal prep.
- Use good quality olive oil for best dressing.

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