RECIPE: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Why This Recipe is Great - We love a dish that’s as balanced as your best friend’s group chat advice. This salad is loaded with protein, fiber, healthy fats, and alllll the vibrant flavors. It supports digestion, hormones, and won’t have you crashing at 3 p.m. Plus, it stores like a dream, so it’s the meal prep win you didn’t know you needed.

Star Ingredients and Their Benefits

• Quinoa: This tiny seed is a complete protein (yep, it’s got all 9 amino acids) and keeps you full without bloating. Big gut and hormone health vibes.

• Cherry Tomatoes: Bursting with antioxidants like lycopene, which loves your skin and heart almost as much as you do.

• Cucumber: Hydrating and refreshing. Think spa vibes—but edible.

• Kalamata Olives: Full of healthy fats and flavor. A salty little flirt.

• Feta Cheese (optional): Adds tang and creaminess, plus calcium for those strong bones and boss moves.

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The Recipe - You’ll need:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa (cooled)

• 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

• 1/4 cup chopped red onion

• 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced

• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Juice of 1 lemon

• Salt, pepper, and a sprinkle of dried oregano

Instructions:

1. Add all ingredients to a big ol’ bowl.

2. Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.

3. Season with salt, pepper, and oregano.

4. Toss like you’re mixing magic.

5. Serve chilled or at room temp. Eat with a smug little grin.

   
   

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3 Pro Tips

1. Make it ahead—the flavors get even better after a few hours.

2. Add chickpeas or grilled chicken for extra protein power.

3. Store it in mason jars for grab-and-go goddess energy.

   
   

You don’t need to live on bland greens to eat clean. This quinoa salad proves that healing, hormone-loving food can also be downright delicious. Want even more recipes that support your glow-up from the inside out? Snag our Harmonize Your Hormones eBook and treat your body like the temple it is.

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Eat well. Shine bright. Be extra.

xo, Kayla