Best Diannes Lemon Feta Quinoa Salad Recipes

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AMAZING LEMON QUINOA SALAD WITH FETA



Amazing Lemon Quinoa Salad with Feta image

This Lemon Quinoa Salad with Feta is packed with bright lemon flavor, crumbled feta cheese, crunchy almonds, and fresh chopped herbs. Make it on the stove or in the Instant Pot for a healthy side dish, lunch or main dish. Whether served warm or cold, this lemon quinoa recipe truly beats all others!

Provided by Borrowed Bites

Categories     Lunch     Main Course     Salad     Side Dish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups raw quinoa (or about 6 cups cooked quinoa)
3 cups chicken broth
½ tbsp butter
½ cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp garlic (minced)
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
6 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp lemon zest (from 2-3 lemons )
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp pepper
3 cups greens (chopped (swiss chard, kale, spinach, arugula, or spring mix))
⅓ cup fresh chopped herbs ((Use 2-3 fresh herbs: basil, sage, thyme, parsley, mint, or oregano))
1 cup crumbled feta (+ more for topping, if desired)

Steps:

  • Cook quinoa according to this recipe for Perfectly Cooked Quinoa (stove or Instant Pot). Once fluffed, allow quinoa to cool for about 10 minutes.
  • While the quinoa is cooling slightly, melt the butter in a small skillet on medium heat. Add almonds and toast, stirring often, until they are lightly golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add the warm quinoa, greens, chopped herbs, toasted almonds, and lemon dressing. Stir well to combine.
  • Serve salad slightly warm, at room temperature, or chill until cold. Add feta right before serving. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 kcal, Carbohydrate 48 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 22 mg, Sodium 1126 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

QUINOA SUMMER SALAD WITH FETA



Quinoa Summer Salad with Feta image

This a great healthy side dish or a quick lunch, if you have more than one serving.

Provided by Elizabeth

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
1 (4 ounce) package feta cheese, crumbled
1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
1 roma (plum) tomato, diced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate quinoa in a large bowl until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir feta cheese, cucumber, tomato, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, dill weed, salt, and black pepper into quinoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 25.1 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 911.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

DIANNE'S LEMON-FETA QUINOA SALAD



Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad image

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

DIANNE'S LEMON-FETA QUINOA SALAD



Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad image

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

DIANNE'S LEMON-FETA QUINOA SALAD



Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad image

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

DIANNE'S LEMON-FETA QUINOA SALAD



Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad image

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

DIANNE'S LEMON-FETA QUINOA SALAD



Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad image

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Quinoa Salad

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 479.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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