Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek quinoa salad made with feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, and pine nuts is a filling, Mediterranean-inspired salad perfect for lunch or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup quinoa
• ¼ cup minced red onion
• 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• ½ cup halved Kalamata olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.

Step 4

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.