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Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

Name: Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; 0.5 teaspoon sea salt; 0.66666668653488 cup halved grape tomatoes; 0.5 cup crumbled feta cheese; 0.25 cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds; 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained; 1 tablespoon minced shallot; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 0.25 teaspoon sea salt; 0.25 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

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This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Recipe by Dianne

Updated on July 5, 2022

Dianne's Lemon Quinoa Salad on white plate

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
½ teaspoon sea salt
⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions

Bring water, quinoa, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 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. Spread quinoa on a baking sheet and cool, about 30 minutes.
Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

231	Calories
13g	Fat
22g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 231
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 11mg	4%
Sodium 479mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 22g	8%
Dietary Fiber 3g	10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 10mg	52%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 252mg	5%

* 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.