Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Meal Prep Friendly)

This Mediterranean quinoa salad is everything you want in a healthy meal — vibrant, filling, and bursting with fresh flavors. It’s perfect for meal prep because it actually gets better as it sits in the fridge.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Lemon Vinaigrette

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta, and parsley.
2. Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, making it ideal for weekly meal prep. Portion into containers and grab one each day for a healthy lunch.