This bright and colorful quinoa salad is a great summertime recipe.
If you love cucumbers, tomatoes and feta, this cold salad is the perfect complement to any meal or gathering. The light yet full-flavored homemade red wine vinegar dressing can be made ahead for ease when serving. Enjoy the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch!
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This bright and colorful quinoa salad is a great summertime recipe. If you love cucumbers, tomatoes and feta, this cold salad is the perfect complement to any meal or gathering. The light yet full-flavored homemade red wine vinegar dressing can be made ahead for ease when serving. Enjoy the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 & 1/2 large cucumbers, sliced and quartered
- 1 & 3/4 cups cherry tomatoes, cleaned and halved
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup block feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian herb blend
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup 100% extra virgin olive oil
Ingredients
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Dressing:
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Instructions
Dressing:
- To prepare vinaigrette, whisk together all dressing ingredients except EVOO. Once combined, add EVOO, whisk and store in refrigerator until ready to use. (This vinaigrette also makes a great salad dressing.)
Salad:
- Cook quinoa according to directions on box or package.
- In a large bowl, combine main ingredients. Pour dressing over main ingredients and toss together. Enjoy!
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