My Favorite-Greek Quinoa Salad

Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is a grain-like crop that has a long history originating in South America, all the way back to the Incas who believed the crop to be sacred. It cooks much like rice or couscous and has a similar texture and versatility. This recipe makes a great lunch salad or side salad.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup shredded spinach
• 1/3 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup marinated & quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt/pepper
• Crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

In a small saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Place quinoa in a large salad bowl.

Prepare your vegetables; you can easily shred the spinach by placing several leaves on top of each other and slicing with a sharp knife. Add the artichokes and vegetables to the quinoa; stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil and pour over the salad. Stir to combine and season with S/P. Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve.


Time-Approx 30 Minutes


This fits easily in any tupperware dish and can be kept on ice until eaten. It's delish and has all the nutrients you could ask for with lots of protein from the Quinoa and Spinach :)