Quinoa Greek Salad
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Category
Salad
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Cusine
Greek, Mediterranean
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How to make?
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups diced cucumbers, seeded if the cucumbers are very seedy, and peeled if the cucumbers have thick peels
1/3 cup finely diced red onion
2 cups cherry or sungold tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped, pitted kalamata olives
1 Tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup high quality extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Cook quinoa in salted water according to quinoa box instructions.
Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. To cool quickly, spread out cooked quinoa on a baking sheet.
While the quinoa is cooking, prep the vegetables and herbs for the salad.
Place cooled quinoa, cucumbers, onions, tomato, bell pepper, olives, and herbs in a large bowl.
Toss with olive oil to gently combine.
Sprinkle with vinegar, salt, and crumbled feta cheese, and gently toss to combine.
Serve immediately.
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