Description
A simple and healthy Mediterranean meal prep recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under cold water.
- In a pot, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and feta cheese.
- Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Portion into meal prep containers.
- Refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mediterranean meal prep, healthy meal prep, quinoa salad