A light and healthy quinoa salad made with quinoa, crunchy cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, crisp red onion, and tangy feta tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. The perfect side dish or healthy meal!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: quinoa salad
Servings: 6
Author: Melissa Stadler, Modern Honey
Ingredients
1cupQuinoa
2cupsWater
1/2cupExtra Virgin Olive Oilcan use less -- 1/3 cup if so desired
1/4cupRed Wine Vinegar
2TablespoonsFresh Italian Parsleychopped
1teaspoonGarlic Salt
1/2teaspoonPepper
1Cucumberpeeled and diced
1 1/2cupsGrape Tomatoeshalved
1/3cupRed Onionthinly sliced
3/4 - 1cupFeta Cheesecrumbled
Kalamata Olivesoptional
Instructions
Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
In small bowl, toss extra virgin olive oil, vinegar, parsley, garlic salt, and pepper.
Toss dressing with quinoa.
Top with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and feta cheese.