5.0 from 36 votes
Greek Quinoa Salad
This healthy Greek Quinoa Salad is an easy make-ahead vegetarian side dish that is ready to rock your plate!
Prep Time
17 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Mediterranean , American
Ingredients
- ½ cup dry quinoa
- ¾ cup water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can chickpeas (15 oz) drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup diced + peeled English cucumber
- ½ cup crumbled feta (skip if vegan)
- ¼-⅓ cup minced red onion
- 2-4 TBSP fresh chopped parsley (optional but tasty!)
LEMONY GREEK DRESSING
- 1 lemon , juiced
- 3 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 clove garlic , smashed and minced
- ¼ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- First rinse and drain your quinoa using a mesh strainer or sieve. Bring a small pot to medium heat and lightly toast the quinoa to remove any excess water, stirring often. This step is optional but really adds to the nuttiness and fluff factor of the quinoa! Next add your water, set burner to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for 12-13 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Once your quinoa is ready, fluff with a fork and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a medium bowl to cool.
- While the quinoa cooks, chop all your veggies and make the dressing.
- To make the salad dressing, whisk together all the ingredients in a small bowl or add to a mason jar (with a tight fitting lid) and shake well.
- Combine cooled quinoa with chopped veggies, optional parsley, and dressing. Mix well. Top with crumbled feta and enjoy!
- You can dive in right away or chill before serving. I love it both ways! If meal prepping, pop it in the fridge and dive in when your'e ready. The dressing will soak into the salad and amplify the flavor even more. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Recipe yields 4 side salads or 2 large quinoa bowls.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for salad with dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Potassium
398mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1343IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
68mg
(76%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 398mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1343IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 68mg | 76% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.