FETA & OREGANO QUINOA SALAD

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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

3/4 cup quinoa (white, red, black, or a combination)
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
salt, to taste
pepper, freshly ground, to taste
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1/2 cup baby green pea, frozen
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1 cup bocconcini, Pearl or 1 cup bocconcini, Mini, halved

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

Vida Afrakomah
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


lovl fgh
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Sojib Kumer sen
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I'm not a big fan of quinoa, but I loved this salad! The feta cheese and oregano really make it.


Samantha Gutscher
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious side dish. I would definitely recommend it.


Caitlyn O'Neil
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Mujtabamujji Mujtabamujji
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This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before and it was just as good the next day.


Rainner Viriaere
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I didn't have any feta cheese, so I used goat cheese instead. It was still delicious!


Khan Mayar
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This salad is a bit bland for my taste. I would add some more seasoning next time.


Joshua Tawiah
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I'm not a big fan of oregano, so I used basil instead. It turned out just as good!


Rudy Torcher 1992
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I 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
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. It's also a healthy and satisfying meal.


nemer asad
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Hannan Mughal
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This is my new favorite quinoa salad recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Zidi Baloch
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Iltaf Ahmad
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This quinoa salad is a delicious and healthy side dish. The feta cheese and oregano add a nice flavor.