Quick and Simple Recipes for a Delicious Breakfast

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Introducing our delicious and healthy recipe for Mediterranean Quinoa Salad! This vibrant and flavourful dish is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and it’s loaded with nutrients to keep you satisfied and energized. With fresh veggies and protein-packed quinoa combined with tangy olives and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, our Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a tasty and nutritious delight.

Ingredients:
– 1 cup of uncooked quinoa
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
– 1/2 red onion, diced
– 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1/2 cup of kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
– 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese
– 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
– 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint

For the Lemon Vinaigrette:
– 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil
– 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon of honey
– 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and add it to a pot with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover the pot. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender.

2. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Add the diced bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and sliced kalamata olives.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard and minced garlic until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Pour the vinaigrette over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

5. Add the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, and mint to the bowl, and gently mix everything together.

6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, to let the flavours meld together.

This recipe serves 4-6 people and can be easily adapted to suit dietary restrictions or personal preferences. It takes only 30 minutes to prepare and contains 100% European metric measurements. Give our Mediterranean Quinoa Salad a try and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal today!
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