Best Greek Quinoa Salad Recipes

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth 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. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, red onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
• Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta on top.

QUINOA GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
• Stir in quinoa.
• Reduce heat to med low and cover.
• Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.

GRIDDLED CHICKEN WITH QUINOA GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the quinoa following the pack instructions, then rinse in cold water and drain thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, mix the butter, chilli and garlic into a paste. Toss the chicken fillets in 2 tsp of the olive oil with some seasoning. Lay in a hot griddle pan and cook for 3-4 mins each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, dot with the spicy butter and set aside to melt.
• Next, tip the tomatoes, olives, onion, feta and mint into a bowl. Toss in the cooked quinoa. Stir through the remaining olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and season well. Serve with the chicken fillets on top, drizzled with any buttery chicken juices.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl.
• Return saucepan to medium-high heat; add quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 14 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; add to bowl with reserved onion mixture. Let cool to warm room temperature, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, olives, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon quinoa onto plates and top with tomato mixture, feta, herbs, and pepperoncini. Drizzle with some dressing from bottom of bowl, if desired.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.
• Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

CHARRED ROMAINE GREEK SALAD WITH QUINOA-CRUSTED FETA

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette:
• 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the olives, herbs, onion, vinegar, and oil. Set aside.
• For the feta:
• 2. Spread the quinoa flour out on a large plate. Beat the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the quinoa with the oregano and red pepper flakes and spread it out on a second large plate. Coat each slice of feta with quinoa flour, dip it in the egg white, and then coat it in the quinoa mixture, pressing down to adhere. Add enough oil to a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch/1.25 centimeters up the sides of the skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the feta until the quinoa is crisp and the cheese looks melted, about 2 minutes per side. With tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the feta onto a cutting board. Cut each slice crosswise into roughly 1 inch/2.5-centimeter pieces.
• For the salad:
• 3. Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position and set the broiler to high (don't adjust the rack if you have a broiler drawer). Remove and discard any of the lettuce's outermost leaves that are damaged. Cut each head in half lengthwise. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Arrange the lettuce halves, cut side up, on the baking sheets. Season them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with olive oil. Turn them cut side down.
• 4. Broil one of the baking sheets of lettuce until it begins to char, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove it from the oven, turn the lettuce halves cut side up, and broil until charred, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Set the baking sheet on a cooling rack and repeat with the second tray.
• 5. Divide the lettuce among 8 plates. Top each lettuce half with a 1/4 cup of quinoa, roasted tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Stir the vinaigrette to recombine it and spoon some over each salad. Top with the feta and serve with pepperoncini and lemon wedges.

GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.

QUINOA GREEK-INSPIRED SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and broth has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and fluff with a fork.
• Stir pesto, tomatoes, feta cheese, and bacon into the quinoa.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD WITH AVOCADOS!

Steps:

• Bring quinoa and water OR chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
• In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.
• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Mix with quinoa.
• Place quinoa on plates and sprinkle with feta and avocado.
• Enjoy!

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 1 3/4 cups water, the quinoa and a pinch of salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium low; cover and cook until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork; let cool slightly.
• Meanwhile, toss the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, vinegar, 2 tablespoons olive oil and the oregano in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper and let sit 10 minutes.
• Pulse the feta, 2 tablespoons water and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a mini food processor until smooth, adding up to 1 tablespoon water, if needed; season with salt and pepper.
• Divide the lettuce among bowls; top with the warm quinoa, the chickpea mixture and olives. Drizzle with the feta dressing and sprinkle with oregano.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium-large saucepan, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth for 15-20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Gently toss the quinoa together with the remaining ingredients, except feta. Pour the olive oil mixture over the quinoa. Add more salt and pepper to taste and gently stir in the feta cheese. You may also add any additional vegetables that you like, such as lightly steamed broccoli, snap peas or diced bell pepper.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Saute the red pepper and onion in olive oil until soft. Put in large bowl. Saute the shrimp in the same pan (if raw, until cooked or if already cooked, just a few minutes for flavor). Add the shrimp to the bowl with the red pepper and onion. Let cool slightly. Add the remaining ingredients for the salad. To make the vinaigrette, either blend all ingredients in a blender to emulsify, or just add to a glass jar and shake until well incorporated. Add the vinaigrette to the salad and then put in the fridge for at least 20 minutes so that it can chill and the flavors can marinate. Enjoy!

CHARRED ROMAINE GREEK SALAD WITH QUINOA-CRUSTED FETA

Steps:

• PreparationFor the vinaigrette: 1. In a medium bowl, stir together the olives, herbs, onion, vinegar, and oil. Set aside.
• For the feta: 2. Spread the quinoa flour out on a large plate. Beat the egg white in a small bowl. Combine the quinoa with the oregano and red pepper flakes and spread it out on a second large plate. Coat each slice of feta with quinoa flour, dip it in the egg white, and then coat it in the quinoa mixture, pressing down to adhere. Add enough oil to a large skillet to reach 1/2 inch/1.25 centimeters up the sides of the skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Cook the feta until the quinoa is crisp and the cheese looks melted, about 2 minutes per side. With tongs or a spatula, carefully transfer the feta onto a cutting board. Cut each slice crosswise into roughly 1 inch/2.5-centimeter pieces.
• For the salad: 3. Adjust an oven rack to the uppermost position and set the broiler to high (don't adjust the rack if you have a broiler drawer). Remove and discard any of the lettuce's outermost leaves that are damaged. Cut each head in half lengthwise. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil. Arrange the lettuce halves, cut side up, on the baking sheets. Season them with salt and pepper and drizzle them with olive oil. Turn them cut side down.
• Broil one of the baking sheets of lettuce until it begins to char, 1 to 3 minutes. Remove it from the oven, turn the lettuce halves cut side up, and broil until charred, 1 to 3 minutes longer. Set the baking sheet on a cooling rack and repeat with the second tray.
• Divide the lettuce among 8 plates. Top each lettuce half with a 1/4 cup of quinoa, roasted tomatoes, and cucumber slices. Stir the vinaigrette to recombine it and spoon some over each salad. Top with the feta and serve with pepperoncini and lemon wedges.
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• Recipe from The Quinoa [Keen-Wah] Cookbook, by Maria del Mar Sacasa, Copyright © 2015, published by HarperWave.

VEGAN GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 3 cups water to a boil and add quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to medium/high. Let simmer about 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Once quinoa is done, put in a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool.
• While quinoa is cooking, prepare fresh ingredients. Chop tofu into ½ inch cubes, and then gently crumble slightly into bowl. To tofu add 1/3 cup vinegar, half to juiced lemon, half of lemon zest, and 1 clove of grated garlic. Let marinate
• Chop basil, parsley, cilantro, scallions and red onion. Coarsely chop spinach and add veggies into large bowl.
• Cut Kalamata olives into quarter rings, add to bowl.
• In a bowl, whisk together reserved vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and tahini, set aside.
• Add marinated tofu with marinade into bowl with veggies.
• When quinoa is cooled, add to veggie mixture, pour in dressing, and mix thoroughly.
• Mix in pine nuts.
• Eat immediately or refrigerate a few hours for best results.

GREEK TOMATO-FETA QUINOA SALAD RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Bring two cups of water to a boil in a saucepan, and season with salt. Add the quinoa and reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes. The quinoa is cooked when the spiral germ becomes visible around the grains. Meanwhile, prepare the lemon vinaigrette. In a bowl, whisk extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, water, honey, and dried oregano until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper and whisk again. In a large container, add the cooked quinoa, diced pepper, diced cucumber, feta, chopped chives, chopped parsley, and the lemon vinaigrette. Stir until well combined. Carefully fold in tomatoes. Serve at room temperature or store in an airtight container in the fridge and serve chilled.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil just until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa with salted water and cook about 15 minutes; drain any remaining water that has not been absorbed.
• Transfer quinoa to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let it sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
• Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta cheese on top.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to boil in saucepan on high heat; cover.
• Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until liquid is absorbed. Cool slightly; fluff with fork.
• Spoon quinoa into medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.