If you don’t think you like quinoa you should try this dish and then decide. This greek-inspired quinoa salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory and carbs and veggies. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a party this salad is sure to please the crowd. Oh, and it pairs perfectly with the simplest marinated chicken ever which I’ll be sure to include the link to. I can’t wait for you to try it, I hope you enjoy!
Greek Inspired Quinoa Salad
A fresh greek salad that makes for a light meal or perfect side dish
Equipment
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Large Knfie
- 1 Pot with lid
- 1 Large bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Dry White Quinoa Can be subbed with 4 servings of spiral noodles for picky eaters – I use chickpea spirals to maintain protein content
- 1-2 Cucumbers
- 10 Oz Cherry or Grape Tomatoes
- 1/2 Medium Red Onion
- 20 Kalamata Olives
- 1 Oz Fresh Basil
- 6 Oz Feta Crumbles I use dairy free feta crumbles by Follow Your Heart
- 6 Mint leaves
- 1/2 Lemon juiced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar Simple Truth brand is my favorite
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions. When done cooking remove the lid, remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let cool. Move to the fridge when quinoa no longer steams when stirred.
- Chop cucumber/s into small cubes, finely dice the red onion, quarter each cherry tomato and kalamata olive, cut the basil into strips, mince the mint leaves, and add all the veggies to a large bowl and mix.
- Add the cooled quinoa to the veggie mix. Mix in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Last, mix in half the container of feta.
- Serve greek quinoa salad, top with more feta and black pepper if desired, and enjoy! I love to top this salad with a super simple marinated and sauteed chicken to make it into a filling dinner.
