Greek Quinoa

Greek Quinoa

Toss quinoa with Kalamata olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil for a Greek quinoa salad ideally suited to potlucks, picnics, and barbeques.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring water and quinoa 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. Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl and let cool completely.
Step 2
Drizzle olive oil over cooled quinoa and stir. Fold olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil through the quinoa.
Greek Quinoa
Greek Quinoa
Greek Quinoa
Greek Quinoa

Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • ⅓ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup sliced Kalamata olives
  • ⅓ cup halved cherry tomatoes

Categories

Salad Grains Quinoa Salad Recipes

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