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.
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond says
So colourful and healthy which I love. I've shared with my Fab Fitters on my #couchpotatotofabfit facebook page. Thanks so much for sharing with us at #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty. I've pinned and shared on social media. Catch you at the link up next month!
Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.
Jas says
I appreciate that, Sue! Thank you! Have a fabulous weekend.
Grammy Dee from GrammysGrid.com says
Sounds tasty! Thanks Jas for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared this post.
Jas says
Thank you!
Clearissa says
This salad look great and it doesn't hurt that it is easy on the wallet as well. I love Greek food. As a matter of fact, I am having a Greek salad for lunch today at the office, but I have never tried quinoa. I am from the south and have always put it in the same category as rice, oatmeal or grits. Silly me. I have to do some research. 🙂 Thanks for sharing this recipe with #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty . I have shared it on social media.
Jas says
I was putting quinoa in the same category until recently Clearissa, but that's not even the most revolutionary news. The things people do with food is mind-blowing. Live and learn, I guess! 😀
Lori Hill-Smith says
Thank you for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty
Looks so good!
Jas says
Thanks, Lori!
Miz Helen says
Your Athens Quinoa Salad will be delicious! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jas says
Thank you, Miz Helen!
Jas says
Thank you very much!
Donna says
My husband LOVES Greek Salad and I adore Quinoa. This recipe looks like a marriage made in heaven!
Thanks for sharing it at: #blogginggrandmotherslinkparty .
Jas says
I hope you'll both like this salad, Donna! Have a great weekend.
Sandra says
I can't wait to share this recipe with my kids. My body building son is really going to love it. Thank you for sharing with us this week at Celebrate Your Story, and have a great weekend.
Jas says
Thanks Sandra, I hope he likes it 😀
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Such a pretty salad!! We love our quinoa and have it several times a month. I'm just in luck, I picked up several colorful peppers at the Farmers Market. Have a great weekend.
Jas says
Thank you, Marisa! That's great! Let me know how you liked it 😀 Enjoy your weekend!
Beverly says
Jas,
This salad looks so yummy. Pinning. Thanks for sharing your wonderful posts at Over The Moon Party.
See you next week.
Hugs,
Bev
Jas says
Thank so much, Bev! XOXO
Richella Parham says
Girl, I've pinned this recipe. I've been wanting some quinoa recipes, and this one looks absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing it at the Grace at Home party. I'm featuring you this week!
Jas says
Many thanks, Richella! You're too kind. Have a lovely weekend ahead!
Debbie Kitterman says
Jas, this looks so delicious! My daughter recently told me she was on the hunt for a good quinoa salad recipe for the summer, I'm definitely gonna pass this one onto her. I can't wait to try it! Thanks for linking up with #TuneInThursday this week. See you next time!
Jas says
Thank you, Debbie! Really appreciate it 🙂
Mersad says
So light and refreshing for the summer season. Love it!
Thanks for linking up with "Through My Lens"
Mersad
Jas says
Thank you, Mersad, and thanks for stopping in!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
Looks delicious Jas! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!
Jas says
Thank you! 🙂
Michelle says
Yay, we're off to Greece as soon as our jars are full. Promise me you'll teach me how to make deliciousness in the kitchen so I can wow the hubby when we get back. Ahhhh man, I'm going to be a rock star once I've gotten lesson from you
Jas says
I thought that's what my blog is for, but if you're more hands-on person I'd be happy to teach you how to cook (who needs to be on a beach anyway, lol).
Btw, you're a rock star already!!!
Leslie says
Jas, I have to eat gluten free, I have almost all those ingredients, and guess what I'm gonna do? It's gonna be delicious!
Jas says
Leslie, I'm finding more and more that gluten bothers me so I'm being really selective in my meals. hope you'll like this yummy salad as much as I do!
Carlee says
I want to visit with you!!!!! I'll get my jar started and make all of your Greek dishes in preparation.
Jas says
Get that jar going, girl! Greece is calling, LOL.