Classic Greek Salad with Toasted Quinoa

Name: Classic Greek Salad with Toasted Quinoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon (11 g) Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 cloves garlic, minced; Salt and pepper, to taste; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 cup (170 g) quinoa (tricolored if available); 2 cups (480 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 2 cups (480 ml) water or low-sodium vegetable broth; 8 cups (440 g) mixed greens; 2 bell peppers (orange and yellow), diced; 2 bell peppers (orange and yellow), diced; 2 bell peppers (orange and yellow), diced; 1 cucumber, seeded and diced; ½ red onion, diced; 2 cups (300 g) grape tomatoes, halved; ½ cup (65 g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced; ¼ cup (38 g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
35 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

Mediterranean-style diets are celebrated for supporting heart health. This Greek salad offers a wholesome twist on a classic, combining simplicity, rich flavors, and nutritious ingredients for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

For the Red Wine Vinaigrette

⅓ cup (80 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup (6

Europe
Greece
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk all the dressing ingredients together until well combined.

Toast the Quinoa

Rinse and drain the quinoa thoroughly. Add it to a medium saucepan and toast over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden. Add the water, br