Greek Quinoa Salad- Featured Recipe Thursday!!
It’s Thursday, and you know what that means!!
*Thank you to Dee from Michigan for this yummy recipe.
Featured Recipe Thursday!!
Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- 1 bunch of basil chopped
- sea salt & ground pepper
- 1 small red onion- diced
- 1 red pepper- sliced
- 1 english cucumber- sliced in small pieces
- 2 cups of red grape tomatoes- halved
- 1 cup of pitted Kalamata olives
- crumbled feta for the top
Directions:
- In a medium bowl whisk together the lemon juice, oregano, basil, garlic, and seasonings.
- Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Set aside.
- Combine the quinoa and 2 cups of water in a pot, bring to a boil and cook until the water is absorbed. (About 15- 17 minutes.)
- Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and let sit, to cool.
- Add in the onion, tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, and dressing, and toss to combine all ingredients.
- Cover with plastic wrap, and chill for about 2 hours or until the flavors combine.
- To serve, add fresh crumbled feta cheese to the top.
I love quinoa! What a nice greek recipe. Thank your!
Exharisto! I too love quinoa. 🙂
Hi, Krystina,
I have nominated your blog for Blog of the Year: 2013. Mazel tov!
http://shannaward.com/2013/11/22/blog-of-the-year-2013/
Warmly,
Shanna
Hi Shanna-
Thank youuuu!! I was nominated by you and Fae for this award! Now I just need to get to the writing for these great awards. 🙂 How is your Friday going? I am in the middle of making a Kouzounas Kitchen Magazine. It has been taking up most of all my day. LOL.
Krystina,
Your magazine will be a hit. You are a talented chef, entrepreneur and recipe developer. I believe in your endless talents. Remember me when you are wealthy and renowned.
Warmly,
Shanna
This is too nice of you. I think it takes a lot of passion and inspiration from chefs and cooks like you to create a cook book. I am achieving my goals and living my dreams finally! I will definitely remember you and I will even dedicate a thank you in my book to you and a few other WordPress friends. 🙂
Sounds amazing! <3
Diana
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Thank you Diana. 🙂 🙂