Greek Quinoa Salad

Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp dried oregano; salt and pepper to taste

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This vibrant salad combines nutty quinoa with traditional Greek salad ingredients for a hearty yet refreshing meal. The quinoa makes it more substantial than a typical Greek salad, while the lemon-oregano dressing keeps it light and bright. Perfect for meal prep, as it holds up well in the refrigerator for several days.

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Colorful quinoa salad with vegetables, olives and feta cheese

Prep Time15 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings4 servings

Equipment

SaucepanMixing bowlKnife

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa1 cucumber, diced1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved1/2 red onion, thinly sliced1/2 cup kalamata olives1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled1/4 cup fresh parsley3 tbsp olive oil2 tbsp lemon juice1 tsp dried oregano salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool completely.
2
Prepare vegetables by dicing cucumber, halving tomatoes, and slicing onion.
3
Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper for the dressing.
4
Combine cooled quinoa with vegetables, olives, and parsley in large bowl.
5
Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Top with crumbled feta before serving.