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Mediterranean quinoa salad in a white serving bowl topped with feta, kalamata olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and fresh parsley.

Mediterranean Arugula Quinoa Salad (Easy Summer Side Dish)

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 4 cups arugula roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • 1 english cucumber diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives diced
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled (or more to taste)
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse 1 cup of dry quinoa under cold water, then combine with 1 3/4 cups of water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12 minutes until the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool for 5–10 minutes before using.
  • While the quinoa cooks, dice the cherry tomatoes, mini cucumbers, red onion, and kalamata olives. Roughly chop the arugula into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Or option to add right to the bowl.
  • Add the slightly cooled quinoa to a large bowl along with the arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and kalamata olives. Pour the dressing over the top and toss well until everything is evenly coated.
  • Crumble the feta cheese generously over the top. Taste for seasoning — add a pinch more salt, pepper, or a splash more red wine vinegar if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.