Greek Quinoa Salad

Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 0.5 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; 0.5 cup halved Kalamata olives; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese; 0.25 cup minced red onion; 0.25 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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.

Recipe 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

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
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.
Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
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
Vitamin C 10mg	48%
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.