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The Best Greek-Style Quinoa Salad
Easy to make and affordable, this insanely delicious gluten-free salad is the best quinoa salad not just for summer but year round.
Course
Salad
Cuisine
Greek
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
30
minutes
minutes
Total Time
45
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
249
kcal
Author
Jas
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.
Notes
~Free Tip ~
Add Kalamata olives, feta cheese, avocado, and unsalted sunflower seeds for a loaded salad.
Nutrition
Calories:
249
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
34
g
|
Protein:
7
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
307
mg
|
Potassium:
531
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
|
Vitamin A:
1765
IU
|
Vitamin C:
53
mg
|
Calcium:
46
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg