Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad

Name: Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry; 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1 cup grape tomatoes; 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber; 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini; 1/2 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved; 3/4 cup reduced-fat Greek or Italian salad dressing, divided

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

10 servings

Packed with flavorful power foods, this salad is as delicious as it is healthy and good for you. Served cold, it's perfect for picnics and outdoor gatherings. —Julie Stockel, Farmington Hills, Michigan

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Ingredients

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved
3/4 cup reduced-fat Greek or Italian salad dressing, divided

Directions

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 184 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 472mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

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