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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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)

Quinoa Rinsing Secret 🚿
Always rinse quinoa thoroughly in a fine-mesh strainer to remove the natural saponin coating, which can make the quinoa taste bitter and improve overall flavor.
Flavor Boosting Technique 🌿
Toast the quinoa in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before cooking to enhance its nutty flavor and add depth to the salad.
Cucumber Prep Pro Tip 🥒
Remove seeds from the cucumber and salt it lightly 10 minutes before adding to the salad to prevent excess water and keep the texture crisp.
Dressing Emulsion Magic 🥗
Whisk your Greek dressing ingredients in a jar and let it sit for 15 minutes before dressing to allow flavors to meld and intensify.
Feta Freshness Hack 🧀
Crumble fresh feta just before serving and avoid mixing too early to prevent it from breaking down and losing its texture.