Crunchy Quinoa and Cauliflower Rice Recipe
This Crunchy Cauliflower Quinoa salad combines cauliflower with the Mediterranean flavors of tomato, olives and feta. It’s all tossed in a tangy lemon and oregano vinaigrette.
Ingredients
- 1 bag Success® Tri-Color Quinoa
- 1 cup riced cauliflower
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbles
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
This delicious and refreshing vegetarian salad combines Success® Tri-Color Quinoa and cauliflower rice with the mediterranean flavors of cherry tomatoes, olives and feta cheese. A light, homemade citrus vinaigrette brings everything together.
Step 1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine quinoa, cauliflower, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, onion and pine nuts in a large bowl.
Step 3
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest and oregano in a separate bowl.
Step 4
Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper.
Recipe Tip
Substitute slivered almonds for toasted pine nuts, if desired.
It’s all Greek to Me
Never tried cauliflower rice before? This Mediterranean-style quinoa salad is your chance. To make prep a breeze, start with pre-made riced cauliflower. Or, make it at home with your blender.
This vegetable and quinoa salad bowl is a great place to use up any leftover vegetables you have on hand. Anything goes in this delicious bowl alongside all of the other Mediterranean-style ingredients.
This naturally vegetarian salad has plenty of protein from the quinoa. You can make it into a protein powerhouse, though, by adding in a chopped, hard boiled egg or shredded, cooked chicken. Make this dish vegan by swapping in a vegan cheese or simply omitting the feta.
Meal Prep Tips
To make this a meal prep option that you can take to work, eat on-the-go or quickly toss together for lunch, prepare your own vinaigrette ahead of time. The dressing from this recipe is great for this salad and others. Our suggestion is to double or triple this dressing and keep some for another recipe. There’s nothing easier than throwing together vegetables, quinoa and this delicious dressing to keep you full and energized throughout the day.
Plan smarter without having to work harder! Combine recipes throughout your week that use similar ingredients but are different enough to keep things fun. Buy an extra red onion, a few more cherry tomatoes and use your ready-made vinaigrette for this Tuna and Jasmine Rice Salad tomorrow.
Other Meal Inspiration
For something with more of a Mediterranean flavor, learn how to make this Spanish rice recipe.
