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Greek Quinoa Salad

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. Cook quinoa: Cook quinoa in water, according to package directions. Let cool.
  2. Stir: In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, red onion, basil and parsley.
  3. Make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oil, maple syrup, salt and pepper.
  4. Add dressing: Pour dressing over quinoa salad and toss to combine. Top with almond slices, if using.
  5. 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

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of recipe Calories 306kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 19g (29%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of recipe
Calories 306kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 19g 29%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.