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Greek Quinoa Salad
4.6 from 16 votes

Greek Quinoa Salad

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.

Prep Time
29 mins
Total Time
29 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 636 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Greek

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 oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cherry tomato halved
  • ¼ cup capers
  • 15.5 ounce chickpeas drained and rinsed, canned
  • ½ cup zucchini diced
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • ¼ cup tomatoes sun dried

Instructions

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  1. Add the quinoa and 2 cups of water to a medium pot on the stove over high heat.
  2. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper.
  4. Cook for 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for an additional minute. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  5. Combine the remaining ½ cup olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, green onions, oregano, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  6. Whisk well, then add the sauteed onion, bell pepper and garlic.
  7. Add the tomatoes to the dressing.
  8. Add the cooked quinoa, capers, chickpeas and zucchini to a large bowl.
  9. Add the tomatoes and vinaigrette dressing to the salad and toss well.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 636

% 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.