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Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls

A vibrant and healthy bowl packed with flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. Mix and match ingredients to suit your taste!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa, cooked fluffy Prepare in advance for quicker assembly.
  • 1 cup cucumbers, chopped Use crisp cucumbers for crunch.
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved Yellow and red mix or whatever is in season.
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted Or any salty olives you prefer.
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled Avoid pre-crumbled for better flavor.
  • 1 small red onion, sliced Soak in water if raw bite is too strong.
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup hummus or tzatziki For creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup fresh herbs (parsley or mint), chopped For a flavor punch.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For drizzling.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed for best taste.
  • to taste salt and pepper Season to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and let cool.
  2. Chop cucumbers, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the red onion, and pit the olives.
  3. In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa and all prepared veggies.
  4. Top with crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs, hummus or tzatziki.
  5. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.

Notes

For a lighter version, skip the feta or switch to dairy-free alternatives. You can meal prep by storing ingredients separately, particularly for veggies that lose texture.