Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
Discover our vibrant Greek Quinoa Salad recipe! Packed with fresh veggies and a zesty dressing. Quick, healthy, and perfect for any meal. Try it today!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup finely chopped kalamata olives
- juice from half a lemon
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
- 2 Persian cucumbers, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced or cut into ribbons
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl or glass jar, whisk together 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, juice from half a lemon, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped Kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, sliced Persian cucumbers, sliced zucchini, and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Gently toss all the ingredients together to distribute evenly.
- Add about half of the prepared dressing to the salad and toss again to coat.
- Serve immediately, or chill for later. Drizzle with more dressing if desired.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.