quick greek quinoa salad

Add your own hummus, pita, stuffed grape leaves and chopped veggies as a side to this easy to make Greek quinoa salad.

greek quinoa salad

makes approximately 6 servings

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water/broth
• 1 cup cucumber, chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 1 cup black beans/chickpeas/cannelloni beans
• 1/2 cup carrot, shredded
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 T onions (sweet or green), chopped
• 1 T fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh mint, chopped
• 4 oz greek salad dressing

In a medium sauce pan bring the water and quinoa to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes.    Turn heat off, remove the lid and allow to cool.

Once the quinoa has cooled add the remaining ingredients, chill and enjoy.