Greek Quinoa Salad
User Reviews
4.6
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
29 mins
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Total Time
29 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
636 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Greek
Greek Quinoa Salad
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This Greek Quinoa Salad is bursting with delicious Mediterranean flavors and healthy ingredients! It's easy to make in 29 minutes, and it's vegetarian and gluten free.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup red onion minced
- ¼ cup green bell pepper minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons green onions diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup capers
- 15.5 ounce can chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ½ cup zucchini diced
- ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
- ¼ cup sun dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water to a medium pot on the stove over high heat.
- Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- Combine the remaining ½ cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, green onions, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
- Whisk well, then add the sauteed onion, bell pepper and garlic.
- Add the tomatoes to the dressing.
- Add the cooked quinoa, capers, chickpeas and zucchini to a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette dressing to the salad and toss well.
- Top with feta cheese and sun dried tomatoes.
Notes
- To make this quinoa salad vegan, simply omit the feta cheese.
- I use tri-color quinoa in this recipe, but any type of quinoa will work just fine.
- This quinoa salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- If you want to add grilled chicken to this salad, check out this Greek chicken recipe. The flavor of the marinade pairs perfectly with this salad!
- This recipe is naturally gluten free and vegetarian.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2serving
Calories
636kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
41g
(63%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
888mg
(37%)
Potassium
828mg
(24%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
410mg
(8%)
Vitamin C
29.9mg
(33%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Iron
4.8mg
(27%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 636 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2serving | |
| Calories | 636kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 41g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 888mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 828mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 410mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4.8mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
24 reviews
Excellent
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