Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories Per Serving: 221 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa
2 cups water
2 cups sliced cherry tomatoes
1 cup spinach chopped
1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives (or your favourite type)
1/3 cup feta cheese
1 tablespoon kalamata olive juice the brine that olives are jarred in
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp dry oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Combine the water and quinoa in a medium sized pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and let cook for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa has absorbed all of the water. Fluff with a fork.
Well the quinoa cooks make the dressing. Combine the olive oil, olive juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the sliced tomatoes, olives and spinach. Add quinoa and mix well. Drizzle the dressing on top and add feta cheese.
Toss everything together. Serve immediately or store in the fridge until serving.