Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Another Amazing Recipe by Michelin Star Michael Nizzero

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Tofu provides a similar texture while being lower in calories.

quinoa

🥗Healthier: farro

💰Cheaper: brown rice

Brown rice is more economical and still provides a hearty base.

Boil water in a pot.

Add quinoa to boiling water with a generous pinch of salt.

Cook quinoa for 18 minutes.

Cut black olives into quarters.

Cut feta cheese into large chunks.

Cut cherry tomatoes into quarters.

Chop basil in a chiffonade style.

Zest the orange into a bowl.

Juice the orange and add to the bowl.

Juice the lemon and add to the bowl.

Add the same amount of extra virgin olive oil as the juice to the bowl.

Season the dressing with salt and pepper and mix well.

Chill the cooked quinoa under cold water after 18 minutes of cooking.

Combine quinoa, feta cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and flaked almonds in a large bowl.

Season with salt and pepper.

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix gently.

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