{"id":4224,"date":"2024-06-13T12:36:43","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T16:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/?p=4224"},"modified":"2024-06-14T12:49:08","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T16:49:08","slug":"mediterranean-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-chickpeas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/13\/mediterranean-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-chickpeas\/","title":{"rendered":"Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"taxonomy-category wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/category\/world\/middle-east-mediterranean\/\" rel=\"tag\">Mediterranean \/ Middle East<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"taxonomy-post_tag wp-block-post-terms\"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/tag\/greece\/\" rel=\"tag\">Greece<\/a><span class=\"wp-block-post-terms__separator\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/tag\/turkey\/\" rel=\"tag\">Turkey<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Mediterranean quinoa salad is a modern dish inspired by traditional Mediterranean cuisine. It combines ingredients and flavors commonly found in Mediterranean countries, including Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. The Mediterranean diet is known for its emphasis on fresh vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats (like olive oil), and lean proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quinoa is not native to the Mediterranean region. This ancient grain (technically a seed) was originally cultivated by the Incas in South America. Today Quinoa is embraced globally for its nutritional benefits. By incorporating quinoa into a salad with Mediterranean ingredients such as tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta cheese, and fresh herbs, this dish merges the nutritional power of quinoa with the vibrant, healthy elements of Mediterranean cuisine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"745\" src=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-1024x745.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-1024x745.png 1024w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-300x218.png 300w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-768x559.png 768w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-1200x873.png 1200w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-780x568.png 780w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-600x437.png 600w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-550x400.png 550w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-370x269.png 370w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide-255x186.png 255w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_wide.png 1432w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-4227\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"4227\" data-servings=\"6\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-lemon-limes-recipe\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-template-ll-container\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-header\">\n        <div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #ffffff;\" width=\"220\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_sq-300x300.png\" class=\"attachment-220x220 size-220x220\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_sq-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_sq-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_sq-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_sq-600x600.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px\" \/><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Roasted Chickpeas<\/h2>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Mediterranean quinoa salad is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the ancient grain quinoa with fresh, colorful vegetables and classic Mediterranean flavors.<\/span><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-ll-main-meta\">\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-4227 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4227\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">6<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-template-ll-buttons\">\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wprm_print\/mediterranean-quinoa-salad-with-roasted-chickpeas\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #000000;border-color: #000000;border-radius: 0px;padding: 10px 40px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"4227\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Print Recipe<\/a>\n            <a 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2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"6\" data-recipe=\"4227\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">quinoa, rinsed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable broth<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">or water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cherry tomatoes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">halved<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cucumber<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red bell pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">red onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">finely chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Kalamata olives<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">pitted and halved<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">feta cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">crumbled<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">chopped<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">roasted chickpeas<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">canned (see instructions below)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>For the dressing:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra virgin olive oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">lemon juice<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">freshly squeezed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dried oregano<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-instructions\">\n        <div id=\"recipe-4227-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-4227-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"4227\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-none wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Cook the Quinoa:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let it cool to room temperature.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Roast the Chickpeas:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Rinse and drain a can of chickpeas (about 1.5 cups). Pat them dry with a clean towel.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Toss the chickpeas with 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper, and any other desired spices (like paprika, cumin, or garlic powder).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Spread the chickpeas in a single layer on a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through, until they are golden and crispy. Let them cool.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Prepare the Vegetables:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">While the quinoa and chickpeas are cooling, prepare the vegetables.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-2-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper then chop the red onion and parsley.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-2-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pit and halve the Kalamata olives.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Make the Dressing:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-3-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Assemble the Salad:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-4-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese and parsley.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-4-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add the roasted chickpeas to the salad.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-4-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\"><strong>Serve:<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-5-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-4227-step-5-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Can be served immediately or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Enjoy your Mediterranean quinoa salad with roasted chickpeas.<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    \n    <div id=\"recipe-4227-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Nutrition<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped wprm-block-text-normal wprm-nutrition-label-container-grouped-text\" style=\"text-align: left;column-gap: 10px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">288<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">29<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">16<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.113<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">417<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.276<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">39<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">116<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"style=\"flex-basis: 50%;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-bold\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"wprm-ll-meta\">\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">288<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n        \n        <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Salad, Side Dish<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Mediterranean<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mediterranean quinoa salad is a modern dish inspired by traditional Mediterranean cuisine. It combines ingredients and flavors commonly found in Mediterranean countries, including Greece, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. The Mediterranean diet is known for its emphasis on fresh vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats (like olive oil), and lean proteins. Quinoa is not native to the &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"template-2-right-sidebar.php","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"loftocean_post_primary_category":0,"loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_audio":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":180,"loftocean_coauthors":"","lemon_limes_single_post_intro_label":"","lemon_limes_single_post_intro_description":"","lemon_limes_single_post_hide_featured_image":"","lemon_limes_single_post_featured_media_position":"","lemon_limes_single_post_secondary_featured_image":0,"lemon_limes_single_site_header_source":"","lemon_limes_single_custom_site_header":"0","lemon_limes_single_custom_sticky_site_header":"0","lemon_limes_single_custom_sticky_site_header_style":"scroll-up-enable","lemon_limes_single_site_footer_source":"","lemon_limes_single_custom_site_footer":"0","footnotes":""},"categories":[105],"tags":[124,258],"class_list":["post-4224","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-middle-east-mediterranean","tag-greece","tag-turkey"],"aioseo_notices":[],"loftoceanMetas":{"authorName":"Juliana L.","categories":[{"name":"Mediterranean \/ Middle East","link":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/category\/world\/middle-east-mediterranean\/","count":3}],"date":"June 13, 2024","featuredImageSRC":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/quinoa_tall-150x150.png"},"loftoceanThemeMetas":{"loftocean_post_primary_category":0,"loftocean_post_format_gallery":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_ids":"","loftocean_post_format_gallery_urls":"","loftocean_post_format_video_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_video_url":"","loftocean_post_format_video_type":"","loftocean_post_format_video":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_type":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_url":"","loftocean_post_format_audio_id":0,"loftocean_post_format_audio":"","loftocean-featured-post":"","loftocean-like-count":0,"loftocean-view-count":"180","loftocean_coauthors":"","lemon_limes_single_post_intro_label":"","lemon_limes_single_post_intro_description":"","lemon_limes_single_post_hide_featured_image":"","lemon_limes_single_post_featured_media_position":"","lemon_limes_single_post_secondary_featured_image":0,"lemon_limes_single_site_header_source":"","lemon_limes_single_custom_site_header":"0","lemon_limes_single_custom_sticky_site_header":"0","lemon_limes_single_custom_sticky_site_header_style":"scroll-up-enable","lemon_limes_single_site_footer_source":"","lemon_limes_single_custom_site_footer":"0"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4224","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4224"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4224\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4434,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4224\/revisions\/4434"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4251"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4224"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4224"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4224"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}