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Mediterranean grain bowl recipe on a white plate topped with feta, cucumber, and fresh herbs

Mediterranean Grain Bowl Recipe

This Mediterranean grain bowl recipe is the perfect mix of fresh, vibrant flavors, hearty textures, and wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup quinoa
  • 1 seedless cucumber
  • 1 large tomato or a handful of cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup black olives pitted
  • 1 can chickpeas
  • 1 cup of seedless red or black grapes
  • 1/4 red onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup feta crumbled
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons agave

Instructions
 

  • Cook the quinoa according to the package directions. After cooking, place a paper towel between the pot and lid to absorb excess water, then let it cool completely.
  • While the quinoa cools, chop the cucumber, tomato, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
  • Halve the black olives and grapes for a mix of savory and sweet flavors in every bite.
  • Rinse and drain the chickpeas thoroughly, then set aside.
  • Finely chop the mint, parsley, and basil for a fresh herbal touch.
  • In a large serving bowl, mix the cooled quinoa with the cucumber, tomato, olives, chickpeas, grapes, onion, and herbs.
  • To make the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, Greek yogurt, agave, salt, and pepper in a jar. Shake well until combined.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad, then taste and adjust as needed. Crumble feta on top, season with salt and pepper, and serve!