ITALIAN QUINOA SALAD

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I created this recipe when I ran out of pasta and needed to make a quick salad for a potluck. This versatile recipe has become one of our favorites for taking to picnics and for eating after a workout. Eat immediately or refrigerate 2 hours to overnight for best flavor. Quinoa really soaks up the dressing, so you may want to add more to taste after the refrigeration period.

Provided by Annita

Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 cups water
2 cups quinoa
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2 tomatoes, diced
1 large cucumber, diced
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¾ cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

Bring water, quinoa, and chicken bouillon 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. Remove saucepan from heat and cool quinoa to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
Mix quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, and red onion together in a bowl. Pour Italian dressing over quinoa mixture and stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 918.5 mg, Sugar 5.6 g