Name: Mediterranean-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: Quinoa: 1 cup; Limes: 2; Feta Cheese: 4 ounces; Kalamata Olives: 2 ounces; Fresh Parsley: 1/4 cup; Black Pepper

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Ingredients

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	1 cup Quinoa uncooked
	2 Limes zest and juice
	4 ounces Feta Cheese crumbed
	2 ounces Kalamata Olives chopped, with brine
	1/4 cup Fresh Parsley stems removed and chopped
	Optional:
	Black Pepper to taste

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American

This quick and easy side dish pairs the bold Mediterranean flavors of lime, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley against the subtle backdrop of quinoa.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Medium

Ingredients

1 cup Quinoa
uncooked
2 Limes
zest and juice
4 ounces Feta Cheese
crumbed
2 ounces Kalamata Olives
chopped, with brine
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
stems removed and chopped
Optional:
Black Pepper
to taste

Directions

This quick and easy side dish pairs the bold Mediterranean flavors of lime, Feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh parsley against the subtle backdrop of quinoa. Thanks to the naturally salty flavors of the olive brine and Feta cheese, this dish doesn’t need any added sodium to help balance the flavors. However, for best results, you’ll want to make this dish in advance to give the flavors a chance to blend.

Tip: For an added layer of flavor, toast the quinoa over medium heat before cooking.

Steps

1 Done	Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool briefly.
2 Done	Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in lime zest, lime juice, Feta cheese, chopped olives, and fresh parsley until thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste.
3 Done	Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.