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Mediterranean Diet Magic

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or farro
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • cups canned chickpeas drained
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled (optional, non-negotiable for flavor)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano or herbs de Provence
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook your grain of choice if you haven’t done so already. Let it cool a bit; we’re not building a hot lava flow here.
  • In a big bowl, toss the tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, chickpeas, olives, and red onion. It already smells like vacation, right?
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle oregano, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir until everything looks friends-with-benefits rather than strangers.
  • Fold in the cooked quinoa (or farro) and feta cheese. If you’re dairy-free, skip the cheese and add a splash more olive oil for richness.
  • Taste and adjust: a squeeze more lemon, a pinch more salt, or a dash of pepper. Serve now, or chill for later. It’s versatile like that.