greek quinoa salad

This healthy Greek Quinoa Salad is an easy make-ahead vegetarian side dish that is ready to rock your plate!

Greek Quinoa Salad

dry quinoa

water

salt and pepper (to taste)

chickpeas ((15 oz) drained and rinsed)

tomatoes

red bell pepper

diced + peeled English cucumber

feta ((skip if vegan))

lemon (, juiced)

TBSP extra virgin olive oil

tsp apple cider vinegar ((or red wine vinegar))

garlic (,

oregano leaves

tsp salt

tsp black pepper

First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water, stirring often. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.

Once your quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool.

While the quinoa cooks, chop all your veggies and make the dressing.

To make the salad dressing, whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl or add to a mason jar (with a tight fitting lid) and shake well.

Combine cooled quinoa with chopped veggies and dressing. Mix well. Top with crumbled feta and enjoy!

You can dive in right away or chill before serving. I love it both ways! If meal prepping, pop it in the fridge and dive in when your&#039;e ready. The dressing will soak into the salad and amplify the flavor even more. Enjoy!

If you enjoy bright Mediterranean flavors, then you will love this Greek quinoa salad bowl recipe. Truly the best, this quinoa salad with feta is made with chickpeas and a medley of veggies for a wholesome protein-rich dish. Lemon vinaigrette completes the salad.

Greek Quinoa Salad Bowl Recipe

quinoa

cherry tomatoes (halved)

cucumber (diced)

chickpeas

kalamata olives

feta cheese

olive oil

dijon mustard

red wine vinegar

honey

lemon juice

garlic powder

onion powder

oregano

salt and pepper

parsley

Divide the quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, chickpeas, olive, and feta cheese evenly among 4 bowls.

For the dressing: combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until combined.

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.

This delicious and satisfying Greek Quinoa Salad is filled with crunchy cucumber, red onion, juicy tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garbanzo beans and salty feta cheese; all tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette. It’s a colorful side dish or vegetarian main that’s fresh, nutritious and easy to make.

25-Minute Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta

cucumber

red onion

grape tomatoes (halved)

Kalamata olives (sliced

(15 ounce) can garbanzo beans (drained and rinsed)

feta cheese (crumbled)

garlic

extra virgin olive oil

sea salt

black pepper

Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. You will notice a little white ring around each piece of quinoa - this is the germ and indicates that the quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let quinoa cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans and feta cheese. Set aside.

To make the dressing, combine garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar and dijon mustard in a small jar. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If using a mason jar, you can simply put the lid on and shake the jar until well combined. Drizzle the salad with dressing (you may not use all the dressing) and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!

Loved this salad and the dressing especially as it was light.

The recipe was delicious! Added avocado and grated carrots along with the other veggies. Dressing was perfect! Thanks for an outstanding dish!

I was delighted to find this recipe as I am trying to incorporate more Quinoa into my weight loss diet , so tasty ,nutritious , filling and easy to prepare. ive no doubt it will become one of my favourites . one to shrae vith my vegan and veggie friends .

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This healthy, delicious Greek Quinoa Salad is the best. With a Mediterranean twist, this recipe takes just 25 minutes and is perfect for meal prep. Layered with cooked quinoa, crunchy cucumber, red onion, grape tomatoes, Kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, and salty feta cheese; all tossed in a simple homemade vinaigrette. It’s a fresh, colorful side dish or vegetarian main!

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Open Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
0:44 Quinoa quick 101
1:10 Preparing the Quinoa
2:21 Preparing the English Cucumber
2:43 Diceing the Red Onion
3:03 Quartering the tomatoes
3:22 Slicing the Kalamata Olives
3:40 Prepping the Garbanzo Beans
3:50 Crumbling the Feta Cheese
4:15 Prepare the vinaigrette
5:30 Dressing the Salad 
5:52 Great to store for meal prep
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THE BEST QUINOA SALAD RECIPE
1 cup dry quinoa
1 English cucumber quartered and cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup diced red onion
2 cups grape tomatoes halved
1/2 cup Kalamata olives sliced in half
1 (15 ounces) can of garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
1/3 cup feta cheese crumbled
For the dressing
1 large clove or two small garlic crushed
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Using a fine mesh strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn the heat low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. You will notice a little white ring around each piece of quinoa – this is the germ and indicates that the quinoa is cooked. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans and, feta cheese. Set aside.

To make the dressing, combine garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small jar. Slowly whisk in the extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. If using a mason jar, you can put the lid on and shake the jar until well combined. Drizzle the salad with dressing (you may not use all the dressing) and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Enjoy!

NOTES
Quinoa salad will last about 4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Stir and refresh the flavors by adding an extra dash of salt and/or pepper before serving.

NUTRITIONAL ANALYSIS
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 374mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 2mg

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