Best Greek Quinoa Salad
This salad is made with quinoa, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It has a Mediterranean flavor and is gluten-free.
The quinoa is cooked in chicken broth and then mixed with various ingredients.
The salad is chilled in the refrigerator before serving.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 22, 2026Share
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This salad is made with quinoa, tomatoes, and feta cheese. It has a Mediterranean flavor and is gluten-free.
The quinoa is cooked in chicken broth and then mixed with various ingredients.
The salad is chilled in the refrigerator before serving.
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Ingredients 12
3.5 cups chicken broth
2 cups quinoa
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
0.75 cup chopped fresh parsley
0.5 cup sliced pitted kalamata olives
0.5 cup minced red onion
4 ounces chopped feta cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lemon, halved
salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Bring 3.5 cups of chicken broth and 2 cups of quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let it cool for 10 minutes.
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Mix 1 cup of halved grape tomatoes, 0.75 cup of chopped fresh parsley, 0.5 cup of sliced pitted kalamata olives, 0.5 cup of minced red onion, and 4 ounces of chopped feta cheese into the quinoa. Add 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, and 2 cloves of minced garlic. Squeeze juice from 1 lemon half over the salad, season with salt and ground black pepper, and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 11g
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Saturated Fat 3g
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Cholesterol 12mg
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Sodium 666mg
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Total Carbohydrate 26g
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Dietary Fiber 3g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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