Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 26 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 1 pt cherry tomatoes; 0.5 English cucumber; 1 cup feta cheese; 1 cup chickpeas; 0.667 cup kalamata olives; 0.5 cup red onion

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Greek Quinoa Salad

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Greek Quinoa Salad

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Instructions

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer.

Fill a medium pot with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the quinoa and reduce the heat to medium, then simmer for 11 minutes until it has bloomed. Drain well and place in a large bowl.

Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, feta cheese, chickpeas, olives and red onion to the bowl of quinoa. Add Greek dressing and toss well to coat (you won't need it all). Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Rinse Quinoa Thoroughly 💧
Always rinse quinoa under cold water before cooking to remove its bitter saponin coating, ensuring a clean, pleasant taste that won't overpower the fresh Mediterranean flavors.
Toast Your Quinoa First 🔥
Lightly toast the rinsed quinoa in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before boiling to enhance its nutty flavor and create a more complex, satisfying base for your salad.
Dress While Quinoa is Warm 🌡️
Toss the warm cooked quinoa with Greek dressing immediately after cooking so it absorbs the oil and vinegar, infusing deeper flavor throughout rather than staying on the surface.
Drain Chickpeas Properly 🥣
Rinse canned chickpeas thoroughly under running water to remove excess sodium and the starchy coating, which prevents them from becoming mushy and helps them maintain their firm texture in the salad.
Cure Your Red Onions 🧅
Thinly slice red onions and soak them in lemon juice for 10 minutes before adding to the salad—this softens their harsh bite while adding brightness and preventing raw onion flavor from dominating the dish.