FETA & OREGANO QUINOA SALAD
I came across this recipe in a book called Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood, and it was a hit at a family BBQ, using the original cheese; Bocconcini. Bummed out that I didn't take the leftovers home for lunches, I made it again, this time using Herb & Garlic crumbled feta that I had in the fridge - holy bananas, feta took this salad to rock star status! I have two parrots, Merlin and Arwen (featured in some of my pics), and I had to put out two treat dishes for them, as neither would let the other near it! Try it with any good, tasty, cheese, and you'll love it - and if you don't do cheese, marinated tofu would be stellar as well. Use your imagination! One thing I can say is that when I made the salad with Bocconcini, maybe it was because I didn't marinate it, I served it immediately, but somehow, that very mild cheese just didn't do the dish justice. I sure hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
Provided by Katzen
Categories Grains
Time 30m
Yield 8 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Rinse and strain the quinoa to remove the bitter coating. Most quinoa today are pre-rinsed, so check the package, but even so, I prefer to give it one more rinse. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the vegetables and thoroughly mix. Add the quinoa, and mix until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 33.4, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.6, Protein 12.4
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[email protected]I love Greek food! This salad looks like it would be right up my alley.
Atiqmeo Atiqmeo
[email protected]This salad looks amazing! I'm definitely going to try it.
kennedy ibuchi
[email protected]This salad is way too expensive to make. I'll pass.
Jesse Wolf
[email protected]I'm not a fan of quinoa. Is there another grain I can use?
Timmy G
[email protected]This salad looks like it would be a lot of work to make.
Asmafaheem Asmafaheem
[email protected]I'm allergic to feta cheese. Is there a substitute I can use?
Alejandro Navichoque
[email protected]This salad seems like it would be too bland for my taste.
Makhosi Mafu
[email protected]I'm not sure about the combination of flavors in this salad, but I'm willing to give it a try.
Soneni Gumbo
[email protected]This salad looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Taarabet Ahmed
[email protected]I'm going to try this salad next time I have guests over.
Pey Jalil
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.
NADA_MR Alghamdi
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
Wasi Irfan
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover quinoa. I always have a bag of quinoa in my pantry and this is a great way to use it up.
[email protected] Kulsoomkousar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of quinoa, but this salad changed my mind. It's so tasty and satisfying.
stefan schmidt
[email protected]This is a great make-ahead salad. I often make it on Sunday and then eat it throughout the week for lunch.
Amanda van Wyk
[email protected]I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's easy to transport and it held up well in the heat.
Robert Soto
[email protected]This salad is so fresh and flavorful. I love the combination of quinoa, feta, and oregano.
Nigel Veerasamy
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Joseph Oborny
[email protected]This quinoa salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.