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Awesome Mediterranean Diet Lunches in 15 Minutes

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian
Awesome Mediterranean Diet Lunches in 15 Minutes

Description

Enjoy a healthy and flavorful lunch with this simple Mediterranean-inspired dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, feta cheese, and olives in a bowl.
  2. Whisk together olive oil and lemon juice.
  3. Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

  • Add grilled chicken or chickpeas for extra protein.
  • Substitute other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
  • Prepare the components ahead of time for a quick assembly.

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Keywords

Mediterranean diet, lunch, quinoa salad, healthy lunch, vegetarian lunch