Quinoa Greek Salad With Feta And Tomatoes Food

GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the oil until emulsified. Let sit at room temperature while you prepare the salad to allow the flavors to meld.
• Rinse the quinoa in a strainer until the water runs clear. Combine the quinoa, 2 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small saucepan, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl, fluff with a fork and let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Add the tomatoes, olives, green onions, cherry peppers, red onions, cucumbers and dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours before serving. The longer it sits the better the flavor.
• Just before serving, transfer to a platter and sprinkle feta on top.

QUINOA GREEK SALAD WITH FETA AND TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Rinse 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Place in a medium saucepan and set aside. Bring 2 cups chicken broth to a boil. Add to quinoa in saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium low heat. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, grain is translucent, and germ has spiraled out from each grain (about 15 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a mediums size bowl. Immediately toss with dressing and tomatoes, let cool. Add olives and feta and chill until ready to serve.

BEST GREEK QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring broth and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and set aside to cool, about 10 minutes.
• Mix tomatoes, parsley, kalamata olives, onion, feta cheese, olive oil, vinegar, and garlic into quinoa. Squeeze lemon juice over quinoa salad, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in refrigerator, 1 to 4 hours.

SPINACH, TOMATO, AND FETA QUINOA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring water and bouillon to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Transfer quinoa to a bowl and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir spinach into quinoa and refrigerate until completely cooled, at least 30 minutes.
• Whisk almond oil, olive oil, vinegar, thyme, basil, garlic, and salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
• Stir tomatoes, 1/2 of the feta cheese, and dressing into cooled quinoa until evenly coated; top with remaining feta cheese and ground black pepper.

QUINOA GREEK SALAD

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring stock to a boil.
• Stir in quinoa.
• Reduce heat to med low and cover.
• Cook 15 minutes, until liquid is absorbed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and cool.
• Stir veggies and cheese into cooled quinoa.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients.
• Pour over quinoa mixture and toss.