Quinoa Greek Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Quinoa Greek Salad, a wholesome twist on the Mediterranean classic. Packed with nutrient-rich quinoa, crisp English cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese, this dish strikes the perfect balance of fresh and savory flavors. A zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of oregano adds a burst of brightness to every bite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for meal prep, light lunches, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish. Gluten-free and bursting with colorful veggies, it’s the ultimate healthy and delicious addition to your recipe repertoire!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 medium English cucumber
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup kalamata olives
- 0.5 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any bitterness. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and the water is fully absorbed. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the vegetables: Dice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve the Quinoa Greek Salad as a standalone dish or as a side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1685 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.9 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.7 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 100 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 5125 mg | 223% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 132.4 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 47.1 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 951 mg | 73% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
