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Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad are:

1 C uncooked quinoa
2 C water
2 T olive oil
1/4 tsp pink sea salt
juice of a small lemon
fresh ground pepper to taste
1 C heirloom grape tomatoes, halved (red and/or yellow)
1 or 2 cloves garlic (use garlic press)
1 1/2 C fine grated yellow zucchini (summer squash)
1/4 C fine grated red onion (about half of a small)
1/4 C chopped kalamata olives
1/3 C roasted red peppers chopped (about 2 whole)
4 T feta cheese
1/4 C fresh basil (or some dried if you don't have fresh)

Here is how you make Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad:

1) Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer; rinse well under cold water. Bring 2 C water to a boil; add quinoa. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Drain if there is any water left.2) Whisk oil, salt, basil, and lemon juice.3) Mix dressing with quinoa and remaining ingredients except feta. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.4) Add 1 T feta to each of the 4 servings just before serving.Serving Size: Makes 4 servings about 1 C eachNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LONGISLANDANGEL.

The nutritional information for Mediterranean Quinoa and Heirloom Tomato Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 319.4

• Total Fat: 11.8 g
• Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
• Sodium: 354.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 40.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.5 g
• Protein: 10.8 g