FETA & OREGANO QUINOA SALAD
I came across this recipe in a book called Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood, and it was a hit at a family BBQ, using the original cheese; Bocconcini. Bummed out that I didn't take the leftovers home for lunches, I made it again, this time using Herb & Garlic crumbled feta that I had in the fridge - holy bananas, feta took this salad to rock star status! I have two parrots, Merlin and Arwen (featured in some of my pics), and I had to put out two treat dishes for them, as neither would let the other near it! Try it with any good, tasty, cheese, and you'll love it - and if you don't do cheese, marinated tofu would be stellar as well. Use your imagination! One thing I can say is that when I made the salad with Bocconcini, maybe it was because I didn't marinate it, I served it immediately, but somehow, that very mild cheese just didn't do the dish justice. I sure hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
Provided by Katzen
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse and strain the quinoa to remove the bitter coating. Most quinoa today are pre-rinsed, so check the package, but even so, I prefer to give it one more rinse. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the vegetables and thoroughly mix. Add the quinoa, and mix until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 12.4
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Vida Afrakomah
a14@gmail.comThis is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
lovl fgh
l12@gmail.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.
Sojib Kumer sen
sen_s96@hotmail.comI'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I loved this salad! The feta cheese and oregano really make it.
Samantha Gutscher
samantha@aol.comThis is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I would definitely recommend it.
Caitlyn O'Neil
caitlyn_o8@hotmail.comI love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mujtabamujji Mujtabamujji
mm41@gmail.comThis salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.
Rainner Viriaere
v@yahoo.comI didn't have any feta cheese, so I used goat cheese instead. It was still delicious!
Khan Mayar
khan@hotmail.comThis salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning next time.
Joshua Tawiah
j_t@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of oregano, so I used basil instead. It turned out just as good!
Rudy Torcher 1992
rudy.t@hotmail.frI added some grilled chicken to this salad and it was amazing! It's a great way to get a complete meal in one dish.
Tushar Khan
k_t17@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and satisfying meal.
nemer asad
nemer-a59@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.
Hannan Mughal
mh@yahoo.comThis is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Zidi Baloch
zidi-baloch@hotmail.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.
Iltaf Ahmad
iltaf@yahoo.comThis quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy side dish. The feta cheese and oregano add a nice flavor.