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Full bowl of Greek Quinoa Salad with hummus on top

This is Greek Quinoa Salad is a go-to in our house because it’s fast and super easy…and we’re hummus lovers!

This is filling and full of classic Greek flavors! And I’ll say it again, it’s quick and easy! I know some people like to follow a recipe exactly, so if that’s you, your measurements are below. I also know it pains some people to follow them too closely. They just can’t help themselves. 😉 If that’s you, this is your recipe. You can think of the measurements as guidelines. Feel free to keep the measuring spoons and cups put away for this one.  Eye balling will be just fine! That’s simply one more thing I like about this dish.

If you like Greek food, you’ll love this. If you’re not sure about Greek food, this is a must try. If you think you don’t like Greek food, did I mention this is quick and easy? (And modifiable!)

This dish works for meal prep, a side dish, the main dish, a potluck dish, a dish for two, or a dish for many (simply multiply the ingredients). Quinoa is a complete, plant-based protein, but feel free to add another protein source of your choice. (Like I said, modifiable!) I happened to split this with a poultry eater, so he added poultry, and I added shrimp. It wasn’t necessary, but it’s a nice way to mix it up.

Ingredients for the Greek Quinoa Salad: lime, red onion, kalamata olives, cucumbers, quinoa

This Greek Quinoa Salad is:

  • Real Food
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dairy Free
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan

In Our Kitchen

  • Quinoa. Quinoa is technically not a grain, but it fills the role perfectly. It’s gluten-free with many nutritional benefits.
  • Kalamata olives. This meaty textured fruit is filled with vitamins and minerals, including healthy fats. This is the perfect olive for a Greek dish. Unless you don’t like olives, I feel like this is a must.
  • Cucumber. The crisp texture is perfect in this salad, and the cucumber is a traditional Greek salad ingredient.
  • Tomatoes. The nutritional benefits are reason enough, but the color is beautiful in this dish. And, like the cucumber, tomatoes are also a hallmark in a traditional Greek salad.
  • Red Onion. Onion makes almost everything taste better. Am I right!? It also adds great texture and color and is another traditional Greek salad ingredient.
  • Parsley. This recipe calls for fresh parsley, but because I was out, I substituted with dry. It still turned out delicious.
  • Hummus. I used homemade, but that isn’t necessary. I love every ingredient in this salad, but I love them even more because of the hummus. Feel free to add more than the recipe calls for! I probably did! ????
  • Pink Salt. Even if you’re not a salty person, I believe you will want to add a little to this dish.
  • Avocado oil. You can use extra-virgin olive oil as well. This is simply to give the dish some moisture. The healthy fat and nutritional benefits are bonuses.
  • Lime Wedges. Limes are always aesthetically pleasing, but the tangy, zesty flavor is the perfect addition. And when you can’t use lemon, you might as well use lime. 
Greek Quinoa Salad with no hummus and with veggies divided on top

Kitchen Gadgets

  • Sauce pan for quinoa
  • Cutting board
  • Knife/knives
  • Mixing bowl

The recipe…

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Greek Quinoa Salad

  • Author: Misty Krug
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Total Time: 15 Minutes
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Description

This is a go-to in our house because of the simplicity and speed in assembling it.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  • 3/4 cup cucumbers, chopped
  • 3/4 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons red onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • 6–8 tablespoons hummus (divided among the servings)
  • Himalayan pink salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil (or extra-virgin olive oil)
  • Lime wedges to serve

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to directions.
  2. Prep hummus and veggies while the quinoa cooks.
  3. After quinoa is finished, allow to cool.
  4. Using a fork, toss the ingredients until they are mixed well.
  5. Add the hummus right before serving.
  6. Stir and Enjoy!

Notes

If you decide to meal prep, divide the ingredients evenly among the meal prep containers/bowls. Wait to mix until you’re ready to enjoy it.  You can store the hummus separately or place a couple tablespoons in each bowl with the other ingredients.

  • Category: Salads
  • Cuisine: Greek (Real Food, Gluten-Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Vegan)

Keywords: Green Quinoa Salad

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