This insanely delicious Greek-Style quinoa salad is a healthy choice for getting in shape, and it tastes like you've been kissed by a Greek God. Easy to make and affordable, it's the best quinoa salad not just for summer but year-round.
Summer means vacation, beach, and getting in shape.
As you might know, I already stopped spending money at Starbucks by making my own inexpensive frappe. Greek frappe, mind you. This gluten-free Greek quinoa salad is another budget-friendly option. In addition, it will definitely help to get that beach body.
It would help even more if we'd leave the quinoa out, but the carbs make this salad more substantial. Of all the quinoa salads I've tried this one is by far the best.
It has a really nice tang from lemon juice and olive oil dressing, which is so refreshing in the heat of the summer. You can definitely use leftover quinoa, in fact, that's often how I fix this salad.
So maybe my trip to Greece this year will be just virtual but it doesn't mean I can't have a Greek dish outside of Greece, save money for my jar or get in shape, does it? This salad will do all of those things for you:
- save money
- it's healthy
- you get to enjoy a Greek dish
Ingredients:
- quinoa
- seedless cucumber
- tomatoes
- bell pepper
- green onions (white and green parts)
- chopped fresh parsley
- 1chopped fresh mint (optional)
- lemon
- olive oil
- cumin
- salt and black pepper
Directions:
- Cook quinoa according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
- Meanwhile, slice or chop vegetables. Add vegetables and all other ingredients to a large bowl.
- Next, add quinoa to the vegetable bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Let sit for about 15 minutes before serving so that the flavors can combine.
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The Best Greek-Style Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- ½ seedless cucumber
- 2 to matoes, or 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 small bell pepper, any color
- 2 green onions, white and green parts
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint, optional
- the juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
- Meanwhile, slice or chop vegetables. Add vegetables and all other ingredients to a large bowl.
- Next, add quinoa to the vegetable bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Let set for about 15 minutes before serving so that the flavors can combine.
Teresa at Aging Like a Fine Wine says
I discovered quinoa about 6 months ago and I've been so glad that I did. The ingredients in this make it look so enticing! I'll be trying it. Thank you for sharing another great recipe at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty! Shared on social media!
Jas says
I hope you'll like this salad, Teresa!