Salads

Easy Greek Quinoa Salad

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August 19, 2015
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Quick and easy Greek quinoa salad that is great as either a side dish or your main meal. Plus it can be made ahead, and the leftovers are great for lunch!

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For the salad:
2 cups cooked quinoa
2 cups chopped cucumber
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 yellow pepper, chopped
1/3 cup chopped red onion
2 cups quartered grape tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
For the dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, juice and zest
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
In a large bowl, place the quinoa, cucumber, olives, yellow pepper, red onion, tomatoes and feta, and toss lightly to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together all of the dressing ingredients. Pour the...
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Nutritions

Calories
574

Sodium
599mg
24% DV

Fat
25g
38% DV

Protein
18g
36% DV

Carbs
70g
23% DV

Fiber
10g
40% DV
Diabetic-Friendly Vegetarian Low-Calorie Gluten-Free Greek Dinner Low-Fat Sugar Free

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Nutritions

Calories
557

Sodium
194mg
8% DV

Fat
29g
46% DV

Protein
60g
121% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
3g
12% DV