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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Author:

Christina Liva

November 10, 2014

mbg Food Contributor

By Christina Liva

mbg Food Contributor

Christina Liva is a writer, recipe developer, and former mbg food editor. She founded Yay Lunch and is currently based in Virginia.

November 10, 2014

Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Serves 2

For the bowl

10 grape tomatoes, halved
2 small cucumbers, seeded and sliced
10 olives
3-4 chives, roughly chopped
2 small chunks of feta (optional)
2 cups of prepared quinoa
olive oil
salt + pepper

For the Lemon Parsley Vinaigrette

1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
handful of parsley, chopped
salt + pepper

Preparation

1. Combine the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with about a tablespoon of olive oil. Mix to combine.

2. To make the dressing: add the lemon and vinegar to a small mixing bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until incorporated. Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.

3. Divide the quinoa between two bowls (or containers). Evenly distribute the veggie mixture and top with dressing (or pack the dressing in a separate container if you're taking it with you.

Photography by V.K. Rees

Recipes + Styling by Christina Liva