Greek Quinoa Salad

By Wendy Polisi on June 2010

If you’ve been around here long, you know that I really love quinoa salad. Of all the recipes I’ve tried, Greek quinoa salad is at the top of my list. I love the way the flavors combine and although this would also be great with quinoa pasta (or regular pasta for that matter) I really love the texture from quinoa here.

I’ve used my preferred method of cooking quinoa, but if you are short on time you can use the quicker method I discuss in my how to cook quinoa perfectly post. If you are a vegan, this is easily adaptable by skipping the feta cheese. If you want, you could easily add a sprinkle of nutritional yeast for added flavor.

This is a great Greek quinoa salad that is easy to adapt to your own taste. For an extra crunch, try adding pine nuts!

2 1/2 cups vegetable broth

2 cups quinoa, rinsed for 3-4 minutes

1 cup chopped red pepper

½ cup green onion

½ cup black olives

¼ cup red onion

1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped

1 cup canned artichokes, chopped

4 ounces feta cheese (Omit if you are vegan)

1/3 cup fresh parsley

¼ cup lemon juice

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3 teaspoons garlic, minced

2 T olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Bring vegetable broth and quinoa to a simmer. Cover and cook on low for 30-35 minutes. Remove from heat an allow to steam an additional five minutes. Cool slightly.

While quinoa is cooling, make dressing by combining all dressing ingredients.

Combine vegetables in a large bowl. Stir in cooled quinoa and cheese.

Top with dressing. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 30 minute(s)

Diet type: Vegetarian

Diet (other): Low calorie, Reduced fat, Gluten Free

Number of servings (yield): 8

Meal type: lunch

Calories per serving: 262

Fat per serving: 10.3 g

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Saturated Fat 3.1g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 13mg Sodium 496mg Total Carbohydrates 32.7g Dietary Fiber 5.0g Sugars 2.5g Protein 10.5g

<div id=”recipeseo-nutrition” class=”nutrition”>Calories per serving: 262Fat per serving: 10.3 g

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Julia Sawyer March 30, 2011 at 9:50 AM

Hi Everyone, I am also a newby to the eating of quinoa and love it. Had blood work done and for the first time my Dr, says we can
skip the cholestrol meds. That was good for me as I hate pills.

OSCAR RANDALL December 13, 2010 at 1:26 AM

THANKS FOR THE INFO. I AM TRIYING TO LOOSE WEIGHT AND THIS IS A GOOD START. IT TAKES GOOD. I WANTED TO ASK YOU IF YOU EVER TRY THE QUINOA BEVERAGE, I TRIED WHEN I WAS VISITING PERU, AND IT TASTED LIKE A PINEAPPLE JUICE, IT WAS SO DELICIOUS BUT FORGOT TO ASK HOW IT WAS MADE.

Wendy Polisi December 17, 2010 at 9:30 PM: Oscar – I have heard of that before but never actually tried it. I believe it is often used in South America for healing purposes. I will do some digging and see what I can come up with. With pineapple sounds yummy!

Glenda de Vries November 3, 2010 at 4:15 PM

Hi,

Thanks for these great quinoa recipes. I only recently learned about quinoa and all the health benefits. I am surprised at how good it tastes as well. And my kids even like it!

Glenda

Wendy Polisi November 3, 2010 at 8:55 PM: Glenda – That is the exact response that I had when I first tried quinoa! I loved it and couldn't believe that both my husband and kids enjoyed it.

Nancy Washmuth September 10, 2010 at 11:03 AM