Mediterranean quinoa salad

Delight in the vibrant flavors of a Mediterranean quinoa salad bursting with fresh ingredients like olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
• 1 ½ teaspoons honey
• 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (see Associated Recipes)
• 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
• 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• ½ cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
• 1 (430g) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
• 1 cup crumbled feta, divided
• 3 cups baby spinach (about 90g)

Instructions:

1. Combine oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, Dijon, and crushed red pepper in a big bowl. Put in quinoa, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, and 1/2 cup feta. Mix delicately. Cover and chill for half an hour.
2. Include spinach, blend gently. Sprinkle the rest of the 1/2 cup feta on top and serve right away.

Summary:

• Calories: 2912 kcal
• Fat: 172 g
• Protein: 84 g
• Carbs: 272 g
• Potassium: 3149 mg
• Magnesium: 657 mg