This was one scrumptious and nutritious salad. The Quinoa added a nice texture and flavor to regular Greek salad. Plus it was more filling. For people that can eat cous cous, that would be tasty as well.
I do not ever put peppers into my Greek salad - I prefer celery, but they would certainly work well here. The other vital ingredient in this dish is to use Kalamata olives and remove the pit yourself. They have way more flavor this way, as well they are less "briny".  This is a great make ahead salad, so the flavors can really develop.
1 small English cucumber de-seeded quartered and chopped
1/4 cup diced red onion
3 roma tomatoes, chopped small
2/3 cup celery, chopped small
juice of 1/2 a large lemon (or more to taste)
1 1/4 cups cooked quinoa
16 kalamata olives (remove the pits and tear into pieces)
1 Tblsp. dry rubbed Greek Oregano
1/4 cup extra Virgin Olive Oil
salt and pepper to taste
crumbled feta cheese
This salad is a good accompaniment to any main dish, and also a wonderful summer side dish. Enjoy!
That looks amazing, Ina - a nice light summer meal for a hot day!
Thanks Erin! 🙂
This dish is absolutely gorgeous, Ina! I've been craving Greek Salad lately. I was going to make a chocolate cake with my quinoa, but now I might change my mind. 😉
Shirley
Thanks Shirley. I love quinoa chocolate cake. My sister makes me that every year for my birthday..something I always look forward to! 🙂
I love Greek salad, so I need you to remind me of this next summer 🙂
COLD and stormy here. I'm tired of winter already and it has only just started!
The only good thing I'd the cats queuing for a snuggle on my knee 🙂
Janet...we are just coming into warm weather here...finally! Lucky we both have cats to keep us warm in winter! 🙂
This is a classical quinoa recipe that I make often in Summertime. I love to serve this tasty salad with grilled fish fresh from the BBQ!! MMMMMMMM!
I see that you love your quinoa too! 😉 xxx
Yes Sophie - love quinoa...especially in salads and wraps! 🙂
Can't think of a better way to use quinoa. This looks divine 🙂
Thanks Kiran - the quinoa made the salad delicious and hearty! 🙂
Hi Ina,
This is such a superb way to incorporate quinoa. We love quinoa and greek salad and the combination is a through and through winner! Tomorrow night, going to surprise hubby with this.
Thanks Asmita....enjoy! 🙂
So delicious indeed Ina, great way to use quinoa!
Thanks Rebecca...we do love our Quinoa in this household!