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

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

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.