Greek Quinoa Salad
Fresh, healthy, Mediterranean salad that provides protein, healthy carbs and healthy fats for a well-rounded salad perfect for potlucks or meal prepping.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa plain
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large cucumber seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 2 roma tomatoes seeded and diced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives quartered
- 1 tbsp parsley chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil
- fresh black pepper optional, to taste
Instructions
- Heat two cups water to boiling. Add salt.
- Rinse quinoa thoroughly and add to boiling water. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes and then fluff with fork.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, cheese, and olives.
- In a bowl or mason jar, mix together garlic, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, olive oil and pepper. Whisk (or shake) until blended. Pour over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed. Serve warm or cold based on your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 180gCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 641mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 333IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 2mg
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