Delicious and Healthy Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

This Greek Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and nutritious dish that combines the goodness of quinoa with traditional Greek ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, feta cheese, and olives. It's perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for a summer BBQ. The tangy lemon dressing ties all the flavors together for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and red onion.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.
4. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
5. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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