Greek Quinoa Salad
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This refreshing salad is sure to become a favorite! And it comes together so easily. With quinoa and tons of chopped veggies, this Greek Quinoa Salad is satisfying and delicious.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad With Feta
You can make this salad exactly as you like it! Add crumbled feta to taste. Whisk up our simple salad dressing of olive oil and lemon juice or add a vinaigrette of your choice. Finish off with salt and pepper or your favorite seasonings for veggies.
And you can adjust the quantity of ingredients to your preference or whatever’s in your fridge! Try Roma tomatoes or cherry heirloom tomatoes. Add extra cucumber if you like. With the basic ingredients of cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, and red onion, this salad is refreshing and flavorful every time.
Like salads with big crunch? Check out the Korean Cucumber Salad, Cucumber And Red Onion Salad, and Cucumber Apple Salad.
How To Make Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep the ingredients: cook the quinoa and wash the vegetables.
Slice the tomato and remove the stem. Slice further into strips and chop into pieces. Add to a large salad bowl.
Cut cucumber in half, then cut each half into long slices. Chop into pieces and add to the bowl.
Cut stem off 1/2 of red onion and peel. Slice onion and chop into pieces. Add to salad bowl.
Chop the parsley leaves from the stems. Discard stems. Run knife through parsley leaves until chopped into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
Open can of olives and drain out liquid. Add olives to the salad bowl.
Next add crumbled feta cheese to taste. We used 2 ounces.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a liquid measuring cup. Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine. Pour over salad.
Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad to combine ingredients. Now it’s ready to serve!
Cooking Tips
- Salad also delicious with a double portion of quinoa
- You can peel the cucumber or leave the peel intact
- Quantities of vegetables can be adjusted to taste or available ingredients
- Can omit olives if that’s your preference
How Much Does 1 Cup Of Quinoa Make?
1 cup of quinoa cooked in 2 cups of water will result in 3 cups of cooked quinoa.
Do You Eat Quinoa Salad Hot Or Cold?
Typically quinoa salad is served cold. The quinoa is cooked and cooled, then added to a mix of chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
What To Serve With Greek Quinoa Salad
This refreshing salad compliments a variety of main courses, like Baked Chicken Leg Quarters, Baked Lemon Pepper Wings, or Baked Sockeye Salmon.
Or go vegetarian and serve this salad alongside other veggie cuisine like Air Fryer Frozen Falafel, Eggplant Pizzas Recipe (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free), and Vegan Quinoa Buddha Bowl With Eggplant And Spinach. So much flavor and so healthy!
More Greek-Inspired Dishes To Try
Broiled Baby Octopus Greek Style – Quick & Easy!
Greek Chicken Salad In Mason Jars (Meal Prep)
Baked Greek Lemon Chicken Thighs
Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe
Sesame Honey Bars (Greek Pasteli)
Greek Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 tomatoes
- 1 cucumber
- 1/2 red onion
- 2 oz parsley leaves stems discarded
- 2.25 oz olives drain can
- 2 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 a lemon, juiced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: cook the quinoa and wash the vegetables.
- Slice the tomato and remove the stem. Slice further into strips and chop into pieces. Add to a large salad bowl.
- Cut cucumber in half, then cut each half into long slices. Chop into pieces and add to the bowl.
- Cut stem off 1/2 of red onion and peel. Slice onion and chop into pieces. Add to salad bowl.
- Chop the parsley leaves from the stems. Discard stems. Run knife through parsley leaves until chopped into small pieces. Add to the bowl.
- Open can of olives and drain out liquid. Add olives to the salad bowl.
- Next add crumbled feta cheese to taste. We used 2 ounces.
- Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a liquid measuring cup. Add 2 Tablespoons of olive oil and stir to combine. Pour over salad.
- Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste. Toss salad to combine ingredients. Now it's ready to serve!
Notes
- Salad also delicious with a double portion of quinoa
- You can peel the cucumber or leave the peel intact
- Quantities of vegetables can be adjusted to taste or available ingredients
- Can omit olives if that's your preference
Nutrition
See Also:
- Pork Tenderloin Cooked In Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Frozen Tilapia
- Air Fryer Bone-In Center Cut Pork Chops
