Greek Quinoa Salad

Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup dry quinoa; 2 cups roughly chopped baby spinach; 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1/2 cup feta cheese; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1/3 cup avocado oil; 2 teaspoons maple syrup; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1-2 ripe avocados

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
6
Calories
306 kcal
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Greek

Greek Quinoa Salad

Odette Barnes

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A healthy quinoa salad featuring some of the best produce summer has to offer, feta cheese and a tangy lemon dressing. Perfect as a make-ahead lunch option or a summer cookout side dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup dry quinoa rinsed and drained
2 cups roughly chopped baby spinach
1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes quartered
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup avocado oil or olive oil
2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds optional
1-2 ripe avocados chopped (optional)

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Instructions

Cook quinoa: Cook quinoa in water, according to package directions. Let cool.
Stir: In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, basil and parsley.
Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
Add dressing: Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to combine. Top with almond slices, if using.
Chill and enjoy: Serve immediately or let the salad chill in the fridge a couple hours before serving. Add avocado (if using), just before serving. Salad will keep up to 3-4 days in the fridge.

Notes

Red onion – Not a fan of red onion use yellow onion instead.
Beans – Feel free to add white beans or chickpeas for some protein. They're a great addition -- especially if you're serving this as a main rather than a side dish.
Avocado – Want to add a little creaminess and healthy fats to your salad? Add in some chopped avocado!
Dressing – I love the dressing I paired with this salad but any dressing would work if you’re in a pinch. Some options: Greek Salad Dressing, white balsamic vinaigrette or lemon vinaigrette.
Greek Salad Dressing
white balsamic vinaigrette
lemon vinaigrette