Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad With Feta Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 to 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced if desired; 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 red onion, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts, optional; Dash salt, or to taste; Dash freshly ground black pepper, or to taste; 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 4 servings

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This Greek quinoa salad recipe is made with traditional Mediterranean ingredients including feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and fresh herbs. You could easily make this vegetarian quinoa salad recipe vegan by omitting the feta cheese or using a vegan cheese substitute.

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3 to 4 cups vegetable broth
1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from 1 lemon
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced if desired
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 medium red onion, diced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts, optional
1 dash salt, or to taste
1 dash freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Gather the ingredients.
In a medium-large saucepan, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth for 15 to 20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool.
In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.
Gently toss the quinoa together with the remaining ingredients, except feta. Pour the olive oil mixture over the quinoa.
Add more salt and pepper to taste and gently stir in the feta cheese.
Serve and enjoy!

Tips

You may also add any additional vegetables that you like, such as lightly steamed broccoli, snap peas or diced bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
448	Calories
22g	Fat
50g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	448
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 5g	26%
Cholesterol 17mg	6%
Sodium 993mg	43%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 16mg	79%
Calcium 163mg	13%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 603mg	13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.