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BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD



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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

3 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups quinoa
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
¾ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
½ cup minced red onion
4 ounces chopped feta cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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



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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

6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained several times
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes (12 ounces)
1 bell pepper, halved, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
4 mini cucumbers, peeled, halved, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved and pitted
2 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
6 ounces feta, crumbled
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, coarsely chopped if large
1 cup fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped if large
Pepperoncini, for serving

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



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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

2 cups chicken stock
1 cup quinoa
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup green onion, diced
1/4 cup black olives
1/4 cup red onion, diced
3 ounces reduced-fat feta cheese
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
pepper

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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