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Experience the Bold Flavors of Greece with this Easy Mediterranean Lunch Recipe
Enjoy the exotic taste of Greece with this easy-to-make Mediterranean lunch recipe. This recipe will let you experience the bold and rich flavors of Greece in just a few easy steps. So let’s start creating this scrumptious dish!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
- 1 can of garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, garbanzo beans, red bell pepper, cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, parsley, and red onion. Toss to mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the mixture into four servings and enjoy!