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What the… Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

1 cup of quinoa
1 can of artichoke hearts (quartered)
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup of Kalamata olives (chopped)
1/4  cup of sundried tomatoes  (chopped)
1 tbs of dried oregano
sea salt to taste
fresh basil

Cook the quinoa in water.  (I use twice the amount of water as quinoa.  Bring to a boil.  Throw in the quinoa.  Reduce heat and cook until all the water is absorbed.) In a separate bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.  When the quinoa is done toss with the artichoke mixture.  Use kitchen scissors to cut pretty little slivers of basil.  Be obsessive compulsive and meticulously sprinkle them over the top of the quinoa fussing over each sliver.

I made this salad last minute for a friend’s birthday celebration Sunday.  It turned out good but how could it not with Kalmata olives, artichokes, and sundried tomatoes!  I feel like I should insert “nom nom nom” right here but I just can’t bring myself to do it.  Somehow imagining that sound makes me a little nauseous and besides I just don’t get it.  I’m like person 2 from this urban dictionary definition.

People are awkwardly sittin around in a room with nothing to say…
Person 1: nom nom nom
Person 2: wtf
Person 3 and 4: hahahaha

What are your turn-to-make-anything-good staples?  The ones that make you go “nom nom nom”.  What the…  😉

Hugs and High Fives,
Jenn

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25 Responses to “What the… Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe”

  1. On April 1, 2010 at 2:03 am Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) responded with... #

    go to staples for a party? well, does that mean raw vegan staples, my raw vegan apple crumble is stellar, as are my dessert balls, but I mean if cooking with a pound of butter and gluten flour Ina Garten style counts, then I could make some pasties that will make you beg for mercy :)

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  2. On April 1, 2010 at 3:38 am Shannon O | Confessions of a Loving Wife responded with... #

    I’ve never tried quinoa Jenn. Is it simular to rice? Can I get it at my regular grocery store?

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  3. On April 1, 2010 at 4:56 am Kristin (Cook, Bake and Nibble) responded with... #

    That looks delicious! Yes, sundried tomatoes, olives and artichokes totally make a dish!

    My secrets? Cheese, and butter. But it’s not what you’d think. I use small amounts of cheese with a very pronounced flavor, like sharp cheddar, OR use a cheese that is lower in fat, and spreads so it goes a long way- think lf-feta, cream cheese or goat cheese. And butter? A little bit goes a looooong way. And if I have learned anything in culinary school, it is that butter is love =D

    xo
    K

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  4. On April 1, 2010 at 5:36 am Katie responded with... #

    Mmmmmmmmmmmm that dish looks divine!!!

    You look so beautiful girl!!!!!!!!

    I hope the weather clears up today for you over on the west coast!! love you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
  5. On April 1, 2010 at 7:42 am JaredB responded with... #

    Re: non getting the “nom nom nom”…

    This may help to shed some light on it:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cqz9ZXUoUcE

    Reply
  6. On April 1, 2010 at 7:57 am Katie responded with... #

    I make a really similar salad with chickpeas and spinach added. Last fall I think I ate it about three times a week!

    My go-to party staple is so lame, but so easy. Homemade hummus and veggies. Or cookies. Or both. 😀

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  7. On April 1, 2010 at 8:00 am Andrea@WellnessNotes responded with... #

    Great salad! I love quinoa. I usually make guacamole for parties.

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  8. On April 1, 2010 at 8:12 am Jil responded with... #

    That salad looks so good I think I’m going to add these ingredients to my grocery list and make it this weekend! YUM!

    Love me some quinoa!

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  9. On April 1, 2010 at 8:59 am michelle responded with... #

    Looks great. I would love this with a piece of grilled mahi mahi over the top …

    Staples: avocado, fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes in oil (I dab them off though :-))

    Happy almost-Friday and GREAT pic of you and Martha!

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  10. On April 1, 2010 at 9:23 am Midgetkeeper responded with... #

    Omg looks so good!

    Staples: a good cheese, and bacon. Yum!

    Reply
  11. On April 1, 2010 at 11:06 am Lara (Thinspired) responded with... #

    This is great! Honestly, I know quinoa is good for me, but I never know quite what to do with it. Unlike rice, I think it’s a bit boring plain. This looks yummy AND healthy :)

    Beautiful photo…you are gorgeous!

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  12. On April 1, 2010 at 12:32 pm janetha responded with... #

    hahahah i love you. my friends and i say nom nom nom all the time. this salad recipe looks AWESOME! i am for sure going to be putting it in the rotation of summer salads that i take to BBQs. thank you, lady! nomilicious foods for me include avocado, hummus, peanut butter, cheese.. obviously not all together, but you know! those ingredients make everything better!

    Reply
  13. On April 1, 2010 at 4:47 pm Diane Fit to the Finish responded with... #

    Can you believe that I just tasted quiona recently? So yummy! Thanks for another recipe using this great ingredient.

    Reply
  14. On April 1, 2010 at 5:22 pm april responded with... #

    I’m finally learning to like quinoa.. thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply
  15. On April 1, 2010 at 8:58 pm charlotte responded with... #

    Recipe bookmarked! Not only do I have all the ingredients but it’s also vegan – how often does that happen!?

    Also – this is irrelevant but wow, you are a knockout! Love that pic!

    Reply
  16. On April 4, 2010 at 6:27 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    Bahahahah! Nom nom nom wtf?! Hahah! love it!

    My go-to- is Guac. It’s sooooo easy: avo, jarred salsa (just a dollop), squeeze lime or lemon and some powdered garlic. Seriously people kill each other for it. Or, they finish every bite.

    I always do say Nom nom, and yet if you think about it, it’s the sound someone makes as their mouths are full and food is dribbling out the sides. No bueno.

    Hope you’re having a blast in AZ!

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  17. On April 4, 2010 at 6:29 pm Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo) responded with... #

    PS. You are so stunning- that dress and the makeup- gorgeous.

    Reply
  18. On April 4, 2010 at 7:54 pm Lele responded with... #

    That recipe sounds soooo good, and I love artichoke hearts and sun dried tomatoes- those are both ingredients I’ve been using a TON lately- why have I never combined them?! My party staples are homemade brownies. So many people have only tasted them from a box, and they are a gazillion things better homemade and still really easy!

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  19. On April 6, 2010 at 3:55 pm sonia gomez responded with... #

    sounds great , I will try it. thank you

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  20. On April 6, 2010 at 11:05 pm Jessie responded with... #

    Thanks for the comment (a while back…)! This looks so delicious (and healthy!)…thanks for making me hungry at 1 am! Haha
    xo jessie

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  21. On April 9, 2010 at 9:47 pm roni responded with... #

    i love quinoa!! I make quinoa chili, quinoa tacos, quinoa stuffed bell peppers, quina tabbouleh, and just quinoa!!!! i’ll def try this way too. artichokes, sundried tomatos, and kalamata olives are all deal sealers for me :)

    Reply
  22. On April 20, 2010 at 12:46 pm Sami responded with... #

    This recipe looks awesome!! :)

    Quinoa rocks! LOVE this post.

    Reply

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