Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Name: Fresh Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon sumac; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and black pepper to taste

A bright and zesty quinoa salad packed with colorful vegetables and a tangy lemon sumac dressing.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Mediterranean· July 27, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

15 minutes

Total

30 minutes

Serves

This is the salad I bring to every gathering lately. It is so fresh and colorful, filled with fluffy quinoa, chickpeas, crunchy cucumbers, peppers, juicy tomatoes, and salty feta cheese.

The real secret is the lemon sumac dressing. It adds a bright, tangy, and earthy flavor that makes the whole dish pop. It is perfect for potlucks or just keeping in the fridge for easy lunches during the week.

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, diced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sumac
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it with the water or broth in a medium pot.
2
Bring the liquid to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
3
Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool down to room temperature.
4
In a small jar or bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, sumac, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
5
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, chickpeas, cucumber, red pepper, tomatoes, feta, and fresh mint.
6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined.
7
Serve immediately or let it sit in the fridge for a little while to let the flavors meld.

💡 Tips

Store this salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. It actually tastes even better the next day after the flavors have spent time together. Feel free to swap the mint for parsley or add some sliced olives for extra saltiness.

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