Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

2023, Dec 23    

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 recipe Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 cup basil
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
  • italian dressing
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • black pepper
  • Pinches of red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas

Instructions

  • Rinse then roast the chickpeas. You can pan fry them instead of you prefer.
  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, roasted tomatoes, arugula, cucumbers, herbs, feta, olives, onion, and pine nuts.
  • Toss to combine, then drizzle with the dressing and toss again. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes, and toss again. Top with the roasted chickpeas and serve.