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Greek Infused Quinoa Salad
A gluten free vegetarian salad with quinoa for protein, fresh oregano, olives, tomatoes, artichokes and lemon zest. Kosher for Passover, dairy.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 299 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1-2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 3 prigs fresh oregano
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup low sodium vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped or left whole
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts, halved (1 can)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 fresh lemon, zested and juiced
- extra virgin olive oil
- fresh mint leaves
- 4 ounces feta cheese
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small sauce pan, sauté the onions until translucent. Add the garlic and oregano and cook for another minute.
- Add the quinoa to the pan and toast it for a minute.
- Add the vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper and stir once. Cover the pan with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for about 40 minutes until all liquid has evaporated and quinoa is tender.
- Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool in the fridge for about 30-40 minutes (or you can make this ahead and let cool overnight).
- Mix in the other ingredients; olives, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, lemon zest and juice and drizzle with olive oil. Mix well.
- Top with fresh mint and cubed feta. Add the feta towards the end so you don't risk breaking it up while you mix it. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
1064mg
(44%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1385IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
40.7mg
(45%)
Calcium
208mg
(21%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1064mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1385IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 40.7mg | 45% |
| Calcium | 208mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.