This take on a Greek salad gives quinoa a new burst of flavor and is packed with protein! Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Salad
- ½ cup pine nuts
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
- ½ cup halved Kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup minced red onion
Directions
Step 1
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir pine nuts in the hot skillet until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.
Step 3
Mix quinoa, spinach, kidney beans, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and onion together in a bowl.
Step 4
Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; drizzle over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 385 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol11mg | 4% |
Sodium489mg | 21% |
Total Carbohydrate35g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber8g | 27% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein13g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 48% |
Calcium121mg | 9% |
Iron4mg | 22% |
Potassium370mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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