AuthoradminServe this delicious Greek Quinoa Salad as a side or main. Add chickpeas, chicken, steak or salmon for a heartier entree.
'--for the dressing
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
for the quinoa salad
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed and cooked to package directions
1 cup red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese plus more for topping
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped into small pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
1 small red onion, small dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1
Prepare the quinoa to package directions, fluff with a fork and let it cool.
2
Make the salad dressing: combine all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Taste and season accordingly with salt and pepper.
3
Toss the cooked quinoa with the veggies, olives and cheese. Toss with the dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Top the quinoa salad with more cheese before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.
CategoryAppetizers, Courses, Lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side DishesCuisineGreek, Healthy, Mediterranean, VegetarianCooking MethodBoiling
Ingredients
'--for the dressing
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
for the quinoa salad
1 cup dry quinoa, rinsed and cooked to package directions
1 cup red and yellow grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese plus more for topping
1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped into small pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped into small pieces
1 small red onion, small dice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
