Greek Quinoa Salad

This past weekend I bought my first package of quinoa after eyeing this amazing looking Greek Quinoa Salad on a newly found food blog, Two Peas & Their Pod.  The quinoa was super easy to cook (much faster than rice) and the fresh ingredients of a traditional greek salad paired perfectly with the grain.  Topped with a simple dressing, I was eating dinner in no time, with lots leftover for weekday lunches.  This would be a perfect addition to a summer potluck, or as a side to some grilled chicken or fish.  This is definitely going to be a summer staple :)

Greek Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 cup chopped cucumber

1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese

salt and pepper, if needed

Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil

3 tblsp red wine vinegar

1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in cold water and strain.  Bring to a boil with 2 cups water.  Simmer for about 15 minutes, until quinoa is cooked through and water is absorbed.  Lightly fluff with fork and let cool to room temperature.

2. Whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in small bowl.  

3. In a large bowl, mix together quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, onion, and feta.  Top with dressing and stir until well mixed.  Add salt and pepper, to taste.

Original recipe found here

xoxo,

stephanie marie