GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD
Packed with flavorful power foods, this salad is as delicious as it is healthy and good for you. Served cold, it's perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. -Julie Stockel, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
GREEK QUINOA SALAD
Everything you love about the Mediterranean salad-salty feta, briny olives, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers-but heartier, thanks to the addition of nutty quinoa.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl.
- Return saucepan to medium-high heat; add quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 14 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; add to bowl with reserved onion mixture. Let cool to warm room temperature, 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, olives, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon quinoa onto plates and top with tomato mixture, feta, herbs, and pepperoncini. Drizzle with some dressing from bottom of bowl, if desired.
BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD
This is my absolute favorite quinoa recipe! It's so flavorful and always a big hit with my family and friends. Trust me, you'll want to eat every single bite!
Provided by Allison.Kaye
Categories Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
- Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 10.6 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 665.7 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
GREEK QUINOA SALAD
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
- Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, red onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
- Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta on top.
QUINOA GREEK SALAD
Make and share this Quinoa Greek Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Fluffy
Categories Grains
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
- Stir in quinoa.
- Reduce heat to med low and cover.
- Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
- Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
- Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
- Whisk together dressing ingredients.
- Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.
GREEK STYLE QUINOA SALAD
I strongly recommend that you use the recipe for Quinoa-Toasted first, and then follow recipe instructions below. Quinoa can be quite bitter-toasting removes this. Recipe # 16399
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Grains
Time 40m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- If using untoasted quinoa place in a large bowl, cover with lukewarm water.
- Let stand for 5 minutes, drain, rinse well.
- If using toasted quinoa place in a large bowl and rinse with lukewarm water, drain well.
- In a large sauce-pot bring chicken broth to a boil.
- Stir in quinoa.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium low-you want it simmering.
- Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken broth is absorbed.
- Uncover and fluff well.
- Cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl combine the olive oil, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, sherry vinegar and salt.
- Whisk well.
- Add the remaining ingredients, tossing well.
- Serve at room temperature.
- For a vegetarian version use vegetable stock.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 11.1, Sodium 419.5, Carbohydrate 41.6, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 1.8, Protein 12.8
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