Mediterranean Diet Lunch Ideas That Boost Your Health!
A collection of healthy and delicious Mediterranean diet lunch ideas that are easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Quinoa – 1 cup
- Cherry tomatoes – 1 cup
- Cucumber – 1 medium
- Red onion – 1/2 medium
- Feta cheese – 1/2 cup
- Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley – 1/4 cup
- Salt – to taste
- Pepper – to taste
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions and let it cool.
- Chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chopped vegetables, and feta cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like chickpeas or grilled chicken.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg