BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD
This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!
Provided by Allison.Kaye
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEK QUINOA SALAD
Everything you love about the Mediterranean salad-salty feta, briny olives, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers-but heartier, thanks to the addition of nutty quinoa.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
QUINOA GREEK SALAD
Make and share this Quinoa Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
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.
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