Greek Quinoa Salad

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This take on a Greek salad gives quinoa a new burst of flavor and is packed with protein! Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Submitted by Julie
Updated on June 30, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

Salad:

  • ½ cup pine nuts

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 2 cups chopped fresh spinach

  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes

  • ½ cup halved Kalamata olives

  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup minced red onion

Dressing:

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.

  2. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.

  3. Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.

  4. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385 Calories
23g Fat
35g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 489mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 8g 27%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g 26%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 121mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 370mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.