Antipasto Quinoa Salad

Antipasto is a traditional Italian appetizer course that typically includes cured meats, cheeses, and marinated vegetables. This recipe puts a healthy twist on the classic antipasto by using quinoa as the base.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Antipasto Quinoa Salad

Cooking Method: Boiling, Grilling Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean Courses: Appetizer, Lunch, Salad Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cup Water
• 2 medium Bell peppers
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 small Red onion
• ¹⁄₂ cup Kalamata olives
• ¹⁄₂ cup Artichoke hearts
• ¹⁄₄ cup Feta cheese
• ¹⁄₄ cup Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Dried oregano
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil and add the quinoa. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, chop the bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, and fresh basil leaves.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, feta cheese, extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
4. Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
5. Serve the antipasto quinoa salad chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 6g

Protein 9g18%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.