# Mediterranean quinoa salad (from The Mediterranean Dish)

Video: [Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe | Healthy Mediterranean Salad!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho) by [The Mediterranean Dish](https://www.youtube.com/@TheMediterraneanDish).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.97 per serving, ~$9.93 for ~2 portions (assumed); saves ~$10.03* per serving (67%) vs ordering out (~$15.00*). * Estimate: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario salad or bowl at ~$15, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 large lemon
- nice big pinch salt
- nice big pinch pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 orange bell pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 1 yellow bell pepper _(amount estimated)_
- 1 large English cucumber
- a bunch scallions
- 1 cup quinoa
- some feta cheese
- some Kalamata olives

## Steps

1. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=9s) Zest and juice the lemon into a large bowl.
2. [0:29](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=29s) Add salt, pepper, and dried oregano to the bowl.
3. [1:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=62s) Drizzle in extra virgin olive oil while whisking the dressing.
4. [0:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=12s) Cook the quinoa in boiling water on the stove.
5. [1:28](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=88s) Slice and chop orange and yellow bell peppers and add to the dressing bowl.
6. [3:04](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=184s) Chop the English cucumber and add it to the bowl.
7. [3:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=215s) Chop the scallions, including white and green parts, and add to the salad.
8. [4:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=260s) Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
9. [5:06](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=306s) Add the warm quinoa to the bowl with the vegetables and dressing and mix well.
10. [6:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=379s) Mix in feta cheese and Kalamata olives.
11. [6:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VDlsEIltho&t=393s) Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and top with more feta cheese.

## Equipment

- grater
- bowl
- pot
- stove
- whisk
- cutting board
- knife

## What the video didn't say

- exact cooking time for quinoa
- exact quantity of feta and olives
- servings and total time not explicitly stated

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