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Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta

June 22, 2022 by Lindsay Leave a Comment

This Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta is made with just a few simple ingredients and packed with flavor! Enjoy this salad alone or pair it with chicken for a full meal.

greek quinoa salad with feta, chicken and chips

Hi friends!

Today I’m going to introduce you to my favorite summer lunch – Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta, plus chicken and chips for scooping. Oh and I top mine with guacamole!

The main reason I love this salad is that it makes quinoa taste good. I’m not a fan of plain quinoa so I’m always looking for ways to jazz it up and it only requires a few simple ingredients to do it.

Greek quinoa salad with feta

Quinoa Salad with Feta Ingredients

Let’s run down the basic ingredients:

  • Quinoa- I used tricolor quinoa but white, red or black is fine!
  • Tomato – I use quartered cherry tomatoes
  • Red pepper – Red, orange or yellow bell peppers will work
  • Green onion – I prefer green onion to red but red onion would probably be more suitable for this salad so feel free to use either.
  • Cucumber – I slice them in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds before chopping.
  • Crumbled feta – I prefer smaller chunks but feel free to leave them large if you prefer.

Quinoa Salad with Feta Dressing

The dressing for this salad is super simple yet full of flavor! I don’t even measure anymore when I make it. Just pour a little of this and that and shake it all up.

  • Oil – I use avocado oil but olive oil would work well too.
  • Red wine vinegar – Most important! Adds the best flavor.
  • Lemon juice – You’ll definitely want fresh lemon juice.
  • Dijon mustard – pairs well with vinegar and lemon.
  • Maple syrup – you could sub honey. This is optional for a little added sweetness. Taste it without and decide if you want to add!

What To Serve with a Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta

As I mentioned, this can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. It makes a great vegetarian meal or side dish all on its own. If you want to add more protein, I often add chicken. I use this Simple Chicken Marinade for Meal Prep, cook the chicken in the air fryer and then thinly slice it. I add it to a bowl with some of this quinoa salad, top with guacamole and add chips for scooping.

Looking for other things to pair with this quinoa salad? Try these:

  • Honey Garlic Air Fryer Tofu
  • Greek Yogurt Chicken Marinade…with a kick!
  • Paleo Turkey Sweet Potato Meatballs

So here’s the quinoa salad recipe:

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Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta

greek quinoa salad with feta and chicken
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This Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta is made with just a few simple ingredients and packed with flavor! Enjoy this salad alone or pair it with chicken for a full meal.

  • Author: Lindsay
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

Scale

3/4 cup dry quinoa
1 bell pepper, diced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/2 cup sliced green onion (or red onion)
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/3 cup crumbled feta

3 Tbsp avocado oil
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 tsp oregano
1–2 tsp honey, optional

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  2. Let cool at least 10 minutes, then combine quinoa with pepper, tomato, onion, cucumber and feta.
  3. In a small bowl or jar, combine oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dijon mustard and oregano. Stir or shake well to mix. Taste and add honey to sweeten if desired.
  4. Pour over quinoa mixture and stir until well combined.

Notes

Feel free to add garlic to the salad or dressing if you’d like!

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This salad is best served cold and the flavors will deepen as it sits!

Want more quinoa recipes?

  • Tuna Quinoa Cakes
  • Cheesy Mexican Quinoa
  • Mushroom Quinoa Meatball Sandwich
  • Quinoa Breakfast Bars
  • Caramelized Peach Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This Greek Quinoa Salad with Feta is made with just a few simple ingredients and packed with flavor! Enjoy this salad alone or pair it with chicken for a full meal.

Enjoy!

–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Dinner, Food Prep, Gluten-Free, Lunch, Side Dish Tagged With: Feta, Green Onion, Quinoa, Tomato

About Lindsay

Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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