Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

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.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
231 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
Mix quinoa, tomatoes, feta cheese, sunflower seeds, parsley, olives, and shallot together in a large bowl.
Step 3
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.
Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad
Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad
Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad
Dianne's Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

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

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