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Name: Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: not set
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1 cup quinoa; Pinch of salt; 1 cup grape tomatoes halved; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives halved; 1/4 cup diced red onion; 1/3 cup feta cheese; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; TO MAKE THE DRESSING:; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano

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INGREDIENTS

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
Pinch of salt
1 cup grape tomatoes ; halved
1 cup chopped cucumber
1/3 cup pitted kalamata olives ; halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup feta cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper ; to taste
TO MAKE THE DRESSING:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

Using a strainer, rinse the quinoa under cold water. Add quinoa, water, and salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Let quinoa cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, red onion, and feta cheese.

To make the dressing, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and oregano in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the salad and stir until mixed well. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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Serving Size: 1 (1168g)
Recipe Makes: 1

Calories: 1205
Calories from Fat: 390 (32%)

Amt Per Serving		% DV

	Total Fat 43.3g	58 %
	Saturated Fat 11.7g	58 %
	Monounsaturated Fat 19.4g
	Polyunsanturated Fat 9.8g
Cholesterol 44.5mg		14 %
Sodium 1302.9mg		45 %
Potassium 1943.7mg		51 %
Total Carbohydrate 163.4g		48 %
	Dietary Fiber 21.1g	84 %
	Sugars, other 142.3g
Protein 42.1g		60 %
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Calories per serving: 1205

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