Mediterranean Feta & Herb Salad

Mediterranean Feta & Herb Salad

I just moved to Miami, & in between getting settled in, I’ve been eating out a little more than usual. I recently came across the Jen’s herb salad at Pura Vida, made it once, and immediately knew I had to make something like it . It’s one of those salad recipes that just makes sense. Bright, fresh, crunchy, somehow everything works together just beautifully. Exactly what I’ve been craving after heavier holiday meals.

Eat by itself or with chicken or salmon, and it’s so good.

Ingredients
1 bag (6oz) arugula
4oz finely chopped baby kale or baby spinach
1 large handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 large handful fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 small handful fresh mint, finely chopped
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno, finely diced
2 Persian cucumbers, finely diced
1/2 cup quinoa (or kaizen lowcarb rice if you want it lowcarb) cooked in bone broth
3oz block of feta cheese
1/3 cup toasted sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
Dressing Ingredients
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice of half a lemon
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 small garlic clove, grated
Salt & pepper to taste

Here’s how I made it:

1.Add all of the greens, chopped herbs, scallions, jalapeño, and cucumber (if using) to a large bowl and gently toss to combine.

2.Rinse 1/3 cup dry quinoa well under cold water. Add it to a small saucepan with 3/4 cup bone broth and a pinch of salt. Bring to a gentle boil, cover, reduce to low, and simmer for 12–15 mins until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, let steam covered for 5 mins, fluff with a fork, and let cool completely.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon, honey, garlic, salt & pepper.

4.Add the cooked quinoa to the salad and top with 3oz block of feta and the toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

5.Pour the dressing over the herbs and toss gently until everything is lightly coated and the herbs soften slightly.

6.Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon if needed, then serve immediately.

If you make it, be sure to let me know on Shredhappens
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Next time you want something healthy, refreshing, but easy to make, try this Mediterranean herb and feta salad. It’s got so much going on and it’s so good. We’ll start by adding lots of arugula and baby kale to a bowl. Finally, dice cilantro, parsley, and fresh mint. This is going to add bursts of flavor. Finally, dice a jalapeno for a little kick. Some scallions. Add some cooked quinoa, a block of feta, sunflower seeds, and bring it all together with the most incredible homemade apple cider vinegrett. Full recipes in the caption. Chuck it.