How To Make Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: bulgur

💰Cheaper: rice

Bulgur is often less expensive and has a similar texture.

chickpeas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

Bring 6 cups of salted water to a boil.

Add 3 cups of quinoa to the boiling water, cover, and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.

Cook quinoa for about 7 to 10 minutes until done.

Quarter and seed about 1 cup of roma tomatoes, then dice them.

Quarter, seed, and dice about 1 cup of cucumber.

Chop 3/4 cup of green onion and 1/2 cup of Italian parsley.

Chop 8 ounces of feta cheese into small pieces.

Add the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped green onion, chopped parsley, and chopped feta cheese into a large mixing bowl.

Add 3/4 cup of chopped pecans to the bowl and mix well.

For the dressing, combine equal parts lemon juice and white balsamic vinegar, and then add two parts olive oil.

Add minced shallots and garlic to the dressing mixture, along with salt and black pepper.

Start with about a cup of dressing, mix it in, and taste to adjust seasoning as needed.

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