Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy, vibrant, and satisfying meal, the Greek Quinoa Salad is a wonderful choice. Combining the goodness of quinoa with classic Greek ingredients, this salad is not only packed with flavor but also loaded with nutrients, making it a perfect option for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish at your next gathering.

Ingredients You Will Need

• 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced)
• 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To prepare your Greek Quinoa Salad, start by cooking the quinoa. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water (or vegetable broth) and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed. Once done, let it cool.

While the quinoa is cooling, chop your vegetables: halving the cherry tomatoes, dicing the cucumber and bell pepper, and finely chopping the red onion and parsley. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, olives, and feta cheese.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour this dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined. Adjust the seasoning to your preference.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

This Greek Quinoa Salad is not only easy to make but also incredibly versatile. It can be served as a main dish or as a side, and it stays fresh in the fridge for up to three days, making it perfect for meal prep! Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors and the nutrition that this salad will bring to your table.

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa (rinsed), 2 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved), 1 cucumber (diced), 1/2 red onion (finely chopped), 1 bell pepper (diced), 1 cup Kalamata olives (pitted and sliced), 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled), 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped), 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, Salt and pepper to taste

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