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    Home » Salads

    Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta

    Published: Jun 12, 2013 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 40 Comments

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    Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta
    Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta | cookincanuck.com #recipe #quinoa

    Isn't there some saying about the lazy days of summer? I must be doing something wrong because my summertime groove isn't grooving yet. Each day, an overwhelming urge to nap hits at about 4pm. This is typically on the heels of supervising playdates, driving the kids to various activities, setting up sprinklers and supersoaker wars and...oh yeah...working. It seems I'm not quite in the swing of whole "lazy day" thing and I need another week or so until I get my summertime groove back.

    Keeping up with this new pace of life means that easy lunch and dinner recipes are even more necessary than ever. This quinoa salad, with the flavors of a traditional Greek salad, comes together quickly and can be served as a side dish or a full meal. If you want to serve it as the main course, add some chickpeas or cannellini beans for a hit of protein.

    If you want to make mealtime prep even faster, use some of that quinoa that you have stored away in your freezer. What? No ziploc bags of quinoa in your freezer? Believe me, this is a time-saver that you don't want to miss.

    You remember this photo that I slaved over for my post on How to: Freeze Quinoa, right? Yeah, one of my crazier moments.

    How to: Freeze Quinoa {And Quinoa Recipe Link-Up} #quinoa #healthy
    How to: Freeze Quinoa

    This recipe requires about 3 cups of cooked quinoa. Gently stir in halved grape tomatoes, cubed cucumbers, feta cheese and Kalamata olives, then toss with a simple dressing of olive oil, red wine vinegar and oregano.

    That's it. Done.

    Now you have some extra time to enjoy those "lazy" summer days.

    The recipe:

    In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.

    Quinoa Greek Salad with Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com #salad #quinoa

    Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.

    Transfer the quinoa to a medium-sized bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. Stir gently to combine.

    Quinoa Greek Salad with Tomato, Cucumber & Feta Cheese | cookincanuck.com #salad #quinoa

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt and pepper.

    Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta | cookincanuck.com #recipe #quinoa

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve.

    Other summer salad recipes:

    Strawberry, Pistachio, Feta Cheese & Basil Salad
    Grilled Eggplant & Zucchini Salad with Feta, Chickpeas & Mint

    Quinoa Greek Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta Cheese

    Quinoa Greek Salad Recipe with Tomatoes, Cucumber & Feta
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Salads
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: Gluten Free
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4 Cups (Approximately)
    Calories: 213.5kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
    • 1 cup quartered cucumber rounds
    • ¼ cup quartered kalamata olives
    • ¼ cup feta cheese
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 ½ tablespoons red wine vinegar
    • ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
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    Instructions

    • In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork.
    • Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large baking sheet and spread it out evenly. Let it cool to room temperature.
    • Transfer the quinoa to a medium-sized bowl and add the tomatoes, cucumber, olives and feta cheese. Stir gently to combine.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt and pepper.
    • Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Serve.

    Notes

    WW (Old Points) 5 / WW (Points+) 6

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Rounded Cup | Calories: 213.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11.3g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 5.6mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3g
    Tried this recipe?If you make this recipe, I'd love to see it on Instagram! Just use the hashtag #COOKINCANUCK and I'll be sure to find it.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Jeannette

        February 22, 2022 at 1:50 pm

        5 stars
        This is very good, thank you. I’m eating it in February! I plan on making it many times. I think it would taste good next to grilled chicken breasts. This will be made and taken to our church picnic in August, as well as various potlucks.

        Reply
        • Dara

          February 23, 2022 at 9:02 am

          That's so great to hear, Jeanette!

          Reply
      2. Jean Miksch

        September 07, 2015 at 2:30 pm

        Great summer recipe. I added fresh lime juice, as I like the acid addition and it freshens up the taste.

        Reply
      3. Lola(Services Optometriques)

        June 04, 2015 at 11:07 pm

        Pinned! looks so yummy and delish 🙂

        Reply
      4. Emily Lainas

        October 17, 2014 at 4:36 am

        Fantastic idea and execution of the recipe, the result was yummy! Thanks

        Reply
      5. Tammy

        July 06, 2013 at 12:51 pm

        I've been looking for a non-mayonnaise-y salad side dish for an upcoming dinner party and this looked great. I literally JUST made it and it's delicious! Can't wait to see how it tastes after a few hours in the fridge for the flavors to blend -- I think it will be even better. This looks like a regular addition to my salad options. Thanks!

        Reply
        • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

          July 07, 2013 at 9:45 am

          Tammy, I'm so glad to hear that! I hope it was a hit at your dinner party.

          Reply
          • Tammy

            July 18, 2013 at 3:50 am

            Dara -- it was a HUGE hit -- even after I realized that I mistakenly used couscous instead of quinoa! Believe me, that works, too. We love it and have already made it twice.

            Reply
            • Dara (Cookin' Canuck)

              July 18, 2013 at 7:07 am

              Tammy, I'm so glad it turned out! And now I'll have to try it with couscous, too. 🙂

              Reply
      6. Sarah

        June 15, 2013 at 9:15 pm

        Making it now for our Father's Day cookout tomorrow... it already looks delicious, and I can't wait to eat it! 🙂

        Reply
      7. Shawn @ I Wash You Dry

        June 14, 2013 at 5:32 pm

        We are still waiting for summer to begin up here in Canada! But oh, how I love the flavors of Greek, and I am certainly in love with Quinoa! What a great recipe!

        Reply
      8. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking

        June 14, 2013 at 1:58 pm

        This is gorgeous, Dara! I love Greek meals and I'd love to make this!

        Reply
      9. Nutmeg Nanny

        June 14, 2013 at 11:17 am

        My favorite type of salad! I love all things greek 🙂

        Reply
      10. Carrie's Experimental Kitchen

        June 13, 2013 at 6:12 pm

        I love the simplicity of this salad and it looks gorgeous.

        Reply
      11. addie | culicurious

        June 13, 2013 at 5:11 am

        i love any version of Greek salad and this one looks amazing! Love quinoa! 🙂

        Reply
      12. Megan {Country Cleaver}

        June 12, 2013 at 10:08 pm

        This totally puts me in the mood for a picnic Dara! Gorgeous.

        Reply
      13. Sommer @ ASpicyPerspective

        June 12, 2013 at 8:41 pm

        Love quinoa! This looks delicious!

        Reply
      14. sippitysup

        June 12, 2013 at 6:40 pm

        I bet you still cringe when you quinoa and tweezers in the same room. GREG

        Reply
      15. nessa

        June 12, 2013 at 3:59 pm

        I looove quinoa! This is a must-make!

        Reply
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