Greek Inspired Quinoa Salad Recipes

GREEK-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat., In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to a large bowl.
• Return saucepan to medium-high heat; add quinoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 1/2 cups water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook, covered, until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, 14 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork; add to bowl with reserved onion mixture. Let cool to warm room temperature, 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, olives, vinegar, and remaining 1/4 cup oil. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon quinoa onto plates and top with tomato mixture, feta, herbs, and pepperoncini. Drizzle with some dressing from bottom of bowl, if desired.

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

GREEK STYLE QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• If using untoasted quinoa place in a large bowl, cover with lukewarm water.
• Let stand for 5 minutes, drain, rinse well.
• If using toasted quinoa place in a large bowl and rinse with lukewarm water, drain well.
• In a large sauce-pot bring chicken broth to a boil.
• Stir in quinoa.
• Cover, reduce heat to medium low-you want it simmering.
• Cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken broth is absorbed.
• Uncover and fluff well.
• Cool to room temperature.
• In a large bowl combine the olive oil, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, sherry vinegar and salt.
• Whisk well.
• Add the remaining ingredients, tossing well.
• Serve at room temperature.
• For a vegetarian version use vegetable stock.

QUINOA GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
• Stir in quinoa.
• Reduce heat to med low and cover.
• Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.

GREEK QUINOA

Steps:

• Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
• Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.