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Greek Quinoa Salad Loaded with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, you won’t be able to get enough of this healthy and delicious Greek Quinoa Salad. Made with simple ingredients, this quinoa salad is perfect for enjoying on its own or as a side dish. Make a large batch for your next meal prep, picnic, or barbeque! Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 20 mins Total Time 35 mins Course: SaladCuisine: Mediterranean Servings: 4 servings Calories: 384kcal

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Instructions

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Rinse the quinoa until the water runs clear.

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Add the quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is fully cooked and the water has been absorbed- 15 to 20 minutes. After it's done, set aside and let cool.

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While the quinoa is cooking, prepare the salad dressing. Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, honey, garlic, and salt and pepper to a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Set aside.

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Combine the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Drizzle the dressing and toss to combine. Salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

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Rinsing the quinoa before cooking can help remove any bitterness. Some quinoas come pre-rinsed, but it doesn’t hurt to rinse it again!

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Fresh herbs such as mint, dill, parsley, cilantro, and basil are great additions to the salad if you have any on hand.

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If you find red onions to taste too strong, you can soak them in cold water for a couple of minutes before adding them to the salad.

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To speed up cooling the cooked quinoa, you can spread it out in a thin layer on a sheet pan and place it in the fridge.

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Skip the feta to make this salad vegan-friendly.

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If you do not have grape tomatoes, you can use cherry tomatoes and Roma tomatoes instead.

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If you want even more flavor, you can cook the quinoa in a stock of your choice (such as vegetable stock, mushroom stock, and chicken stock).

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Try to cut everything into similar sizes, so you get a bit of everything with every bite

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Nutrition

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Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 494mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 667IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 3mg