Greek Quinoa Salad
Category: Main Dish | Serves: 2
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Red Quinoa | 200g |
| Water | 400ml |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | to taste |
| Fine Salt | to taste |
| Feta Cheese | 200g |
| Cucumber | 1 |
| Red Onion | ½ |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 200g |
| Greek Black Olives | 50g |
| Fresh Mint | 6 leaves |
| Extra Virgin Olive Oil | to taste |
Instructions:
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Cook the Quinoa:
Begin by cooking the red quinoa. In a saucepan, add a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Once heated, pour in the quinoa and sauté it for a few minutes. Add water and a pinch of salt, then bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and cover, simmering for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Remove from the heat and let it cool in a bowl. -
Prepare the Vegetables:
While the quinoa cools, cut the feta cheese into small cubes. Slice the red onion thinly. Wash the cherry tomatoes and cut them into halves or quarters depending on your preference. Wash the cucumber, trim off the ends, and use a mandolin slicer to cut it into thin slices. -
Assemble the Salad:
Once the quinoa has cooled, add the feta cubes, sliced onion, tomatoes, and cucumber to the quinoa. Add the black olives and tear the fresh mint leaves into smaller pieces. -
Dress the Salad:
Drizzle a generous amount of extra virgin olive oil over the salad and mix everything together gently. -
Serve and Enjoy:
The Greek Quinoa Salad is now ready to be served! It’s a fresh, light, and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Enjoy it as a main dish or a side to complement other Mediterranean flavors.
This Greek Quinoa Salad is bursting with flavors from the creamy feta, crunchy vegetables, and briny olives, making it a perfect light yet satisfying meal. With quinoa as the base, this salad is both hearty and healthy.
