Quinoa Salad with Feta, Olives & Tomatoes

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This quinoa salad, which takes loose inspiration from a Greek salad, is flavorful and filling. Broiling the olives along with the other vegetables softens their flavor and adds a smoky background note. A garnish of basil brightens the dish.

Greek Quinoa Salad
Photo: Greg DuPree
Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 cup sliced red onion

  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

  • Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil with rack about 6 inches from heat source. Whisk vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet . Broil until the vegetables are lightly charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl; discard the pan juices.

  3. Add quinoa, feta and pine nuts to the vegetables. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Garnish with basil, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, March 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

359 Calories
21g Fat
34g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 359
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g 18%
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Vitamin A 1117IU 22%
Sodium 421mg 18%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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