GREEK QUINOA SALAD

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This take on a Greek salad gives quinoa a new burst of flavor and is packed with protein! Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Provided by Julie

Categories     Salad     Grains     Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup pine nuts
2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup halved Kalamata olives
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup minced red onion
¼ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.1 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 488.5 mg, Sugar 1.3 g

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