Mediterranean Twist Harvest Bowl
A simple, refreshing bowl perfect for a light meal with a mix of wholesome ingredients and a flavorful homemade dressing.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For cooking quinoa
- 1 Large bowl For mixing ingredients
- 1 Whisk For preparing the dressing
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa cooked and cooled
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 cup roasted red peppers sliced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber sliced
- 1 cup chickpeas canned and drained
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives pitted
- 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Prepare Quinoa
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Once cooked, allow it to cool.
Make Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble Bowl
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with mixed greens. Add roasted red peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and chickpeas.
- Gently mix in Kalamata olives and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the homemade dressing over the top and toss everything together. Serve chilled.