Greek Quinoa Salad

4.63 from 35 votes

This Greek quinoa salad is a flavorful and refreshing side or light meal made with fluffy quinoa, fresh veggies, feta and olives all tossed in a tangy Greek dressing. It’s a healthy, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a summer BBQ!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings:

Author: Brittany Mullins

Ingredients

Salad

1 cup dry quinoa rinsed and drained
2 cups roughly chopped baby spinach
1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes quartered
1 cup diced cucumber
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
¼ cup kalamata olives chopped
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Dressing

¼ cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons lemon juice juice of 1 lemon
2 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey
2 cloves of garlic crushed or minced
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions

Cook the quinoa in water according to the package instructions. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta, red onion, basil, olives, and parsley.
In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the red wine vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, salt, and pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve immediately, or chill in the fridge for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld. Salad will keep in the fridge for 3–4 days.

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Notes

To make it in advance: You can prep the salad the night before and let it chill in the fridge until serving.
To store leftovers: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
Make it dairy-free or vegan: Simply use a plant-based feta or leave the cheese out.
Serving ideas: I love that this salad pairs well with just about any protein. It’s delicious served with my grilled apple cider vinegar chicken or grilled salmon. I think the flavors go really well together. It’s also a perfect side for cookouts and potlucks.

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