MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD | I'm obsessed with this healthy summer salad!

This is the quinoa salad I come back to time and again! After testing different veggie ratios, the Mediterranean flavor in this one hits the perfect balance of fresh, bright, briny, and satisfying... and it actually holds up for days. In other words, it's the perfect meal prep salad! Some of you may recall my Mediterranean chickpea salad and lentil salad (both also delicious), but this time I'm using quinoa as the base to broaden my options for a plant-based protein salad (it's naturally vegan and vegetarian if you leave off the cheese). But, having said that, on some days I'll also add in additional animal protein sources, like my diced baked chicken or some leftover flaked baked salmon. It really is quite versatile. I hope you love it as much as I do! 🖨 Printable Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe: https://downshiftology.com/recipes/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/ Sign up for weekly emails (never miss a recipe!): https://mailchi.mp/downshiftology/youtube/ Join the private Facebook group of fellow Downshifters around the world: https://www.facebook.com/groups/downshiftologycommunity/ ► ORDER MY COOKBOOK!!! Get 100+ make-ahead and quick-assembly recipes in my NEW Healthy Meal Prep cookbook: https://downshiftology.com/cookbook/ ► FEATURED IN VIDEO: Quinoa: https://amzlink.to/az0jIOjwcCC7A ► ALWAYS IN MY KITCHEN: Zwilling Chef’s Knife: https://amzlink.to/az0SD5RjTQht8 Knife Set: https://amzlink.to/az0u2jGw4tUeE Wood Cutting Board: https://amzlink.to/az0ieuwkGgVIb Magnetic Measuring Spoons: https://amzlink.to/az0nk4VaMNpfG Magnetic Measuring Cups: https://amzlink.to/az0XlG2n0IgBI Garlic Press: https://amzlink.to/az0obf2RUytQX Glass Mixing Bowls: https://amzlink.to/az0KmkGHAB6On Weck Jars (for food and pantry storage): https://amzlink.to/az0lGVHe17Na6 Vitamix Blender: https://amzlink.to/az0Egyg9u1hCE All-Clad Stainless Steel Pan and Pot Set: https://amzlink.to/az0dpHqYDrow2 White Le Creuset Dutch Oven: https://amzlink.to/az02a8UtbSJyP Heavy Duty Sheet Pans: https://amzlink.to/az00fO0jo08J0 Instant Read Thermometer: https://amzlink.to/az0g2OzL8UBwn For everything else I use in my videos, check out the SHOP page on my website: https://downshiftology.com/shop/ ► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro: Best Quinoa Salad 00:35 Cook the quinoa. 01:26 Slice and dice the bell pepper, red onion, cucumber, and parsley. 02:53 Add all of the quinoa salad ingredients to a bowl and stir together. 03:38 Make the lemon vinaigrette dressing. 04:05 Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. 04:47 Taste test, ways to serve, and tips. ► WHAT I'M WEARING Blouse (similar): https://amzn.to/4d8zHT1 Jeans: https://bit.ly/3PNcxpT The music I use: https://bit.ly/2Ms5nF2 - Great music for YouTubers! Disclaimer: product links may include affiliate links. #quinoasalad #healthyrecipes #salad