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Zesty Quinoa Salad Recipe
Simple and easy quinoa salad made with a variety of veggies, cooked quinoa, feta cheese, and olives, and tossed with a Zesty Herbed Dressing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Greek , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 1 3/4 cup water
- 8 ounces vine tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
- 1 English cucumber
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
For the zesty dressing:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon zest, and juice of
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher fine salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar
Instructions
- Rinse the 1 cup quinoa under cold 1 3/4 cup water, then add the water and a teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow the cooked quinoa to completely cool.
- Meanwhile, prepare all the veggies for the salad and place them in a large bowl. (8 ounces vine tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, and 1 yellow bell pepper)
- Add the 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, and cooked quinoa.
- In a small jar, add the ingredients for the dressing and shake vigorously to combine. (1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 large lemon, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 teaspoon kosher fine salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, and 2 teaspoons White vinegar)
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
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Notes
- Use white or multi-colored quinoa
- Please use only fresh veggies for the best flavor.
- You may use avocado oil in place of olive oil
- Cherry or grape tomatoes can be swapped with vine-ripe tomatoes
Nutrition Information
Calories
400kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
490mg
(20%)
Potassium
611mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
771IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
79mg
(88%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 400
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 400kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 771IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 79mg | 88% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.