GREEK QUINOA

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Chopped Kalamata olives, cucumber and feta cheese add the taste of the Greek islands to quinoa for this delicious vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Sarah Caron

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed, well drained
2 cups water
1 cucumber, peeled, very thinly sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
Juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat quinoa and water to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed.
  • In large bowl, toss cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, cheese and olives.
  • In small bowl, mix dressing ingredients with whisk. Pour over salad and toss well. Cover; refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Saddr Sahb
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I'll definitely be making this dish again.


cyrile kpamkpam
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This is a great recipe for a beginner cook.


Abid Niyazi
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish.


Rayyan Koni
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This dish is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Namugenyi Fina
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This recipe is a great way to meal prep for the week. I made a big batch on Sunday and ate it for lunch all week.


Natalia Irene
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a big hit. The presentation was beautiful and the flavors were amazing.


Constance Codio
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the colorful quinoa and the flavorful vegetables.


Lila Dangi
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian dishes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


Mae Johnson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some zucchini and carrots that were about to go bad, and this dish was the perfect way to use them up.


Nyasha Marufu
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.


Zakhmi Dil
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. I love that it's packed with vegetables and lean protein.


Linda Medlin
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I've never cooked with quinoa before, but this recipe was a great introduction. The quinoa came out perfectly fluffy and the vegetables were tender and flavorful.


Moses Adegboyega
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This Greek quinoa dish was a hit with my family! It was flavorful and easy to make. I especially loved the combination of quinoa, vegetables, and herbs.