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Greek Quinoa Salad

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 528kcal

Ingredients

Greek Salad Dressing

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • juice of one lemon
  • 3 tbsp Greek oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried parsley

Greek Style Quinoa Bowl Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and chilled quinoa 1 cup uncooked
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 cup chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 English cucumber sliced in half inches circles and quartered
  • 1/2 small red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives sliced in half, lengthwise
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

  • Prepare Greek Salad Dressing by combining all ingredients into a small mason jar and shaking vigorously. Set aside. (Please note that the salad dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. The flavors will marinate and come through even stronger.)
  • Combine prepared and cooled quinoa, yellow bell pepper, chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives and feta cheese in a large bowl. Pour the salad dressing over all ingredients and mix well to incorporate.

Notes

  1. Please note that the salad dressing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. The flavors will marinate and come through even stronger.
  2. You can adjust the ingredients of the salad as you like.  In the past we've also included chopped artichoke hearts, sundried tomatoes, red and green bell pepper.
  3. You can serve this as a main dish or a side salad.  If served as a side salad it is enough for 8 servings.
  4. This is a great dish to prepare ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator for the week ahead.

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 1071mg | Potassium: 550mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 484IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 216mg | Iron: 5mg
Nutrition Facts
Greek Quinoa Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 23g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 1071mg47%
Potassium 550mg16%
Carbohydrates 41g14%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 6g7%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 484IU10%
Vitamin C 45mg55%
Calcium 216mg22%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.