Quinoa flavored with a hint of tomato tossed in a salad filled with cherry tomatoes, black olives, avocado and cucumber. This salad is doused in a simple Greek salad dressing and topped with feta cheese.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Knorr tomato bouillon, optional but recommended!
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup black olives (or sub kalamata olives)
  • 1 ripe medium avocado
  • 1 cup cucumber, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese
Dressing
  • 2 1/4 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

 

Refreshing and easy-to-make, this Greek quinoa salad is perfect for warm weather days. Head over to Chelsea’s Messy Apron for instructions on how to prepare.