Greek Quinoa Salad
A refreshing and healthy Greek quinoa salad perfect for any meal.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
- ½ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- 1. Cook quinoa: In a pot, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2. Prepare vegetables: While quinoa is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- 3. Mix salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and crumbled feta cheese.
- 4. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 5. Combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- 6. Serve: Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg
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