greek quinoa quick meal

This past weekend I went out of town for my cousin’s wedding shower.  When left to his own devices, Shaye won’t cook for himself so I stocked the refrigerator with this quick meal.  Preparation is key to following a healthy diet!

When you have good food in the house you eat good food!

This would be a great recipe to prepare on the weekend and have ready for those busy weeknights when the last thing you feel like doing is cooking a meal.  Pair this salad with grilled chicken, fish or slice an avocado on top for a vegetarian version.  You could even just dump it on top of a bed of greens or yet, eat it straight out of the mason jar!

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek quinoa salad

1 cup quinoa + 2 cups water

1/2 cucumber, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, diced
1/4 cup kalamata olives
1/4 cup crumbled feta
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Salad

Dressing
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper

-Cook quinoa according to package and let cool.

-Once quinoa is cooled, combine with the rest of the salad ingredients in a large bowl.

-In a small bowl, whisk together the salad dressing ingredients.

-Pour dressing over salad and mix until well coated.

-Store in mason jars!

Greek Quinoa Salad

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