Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

WW Recipe of the Day: Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad
(171 calories | 8 6 3 myWW *SmartPoints value per serving)

If you’re looking for a little change of pace from the typical Greek Salad (with romaine, feta and Kalamata olives), you might want to give this hearty Greek Quinoa Salad a try.

Perfect for vegetarians and packed with protein, this salad is a nutritional powerhouse with all the usual flavors you would expect from a Greek salad—chickpeas (garbanzo beans), tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red bell pepper, feta cheese and fresh dill.

WW Friendly Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

Tossed with a simple vinaigrette dressing, this quinoa salad quickly became a mealtime favorite.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad?

According to my calculations, each serving has 171 calories and:

8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

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How to Make Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad with Chickpeas Step-by-Step

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Preparing Greek Quinoa Salad Ingredients

Step 2: Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, cucumber, red bell peppers, tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion (if using), feta cheese, Kalamata olives and chickpeas.

Mixing together the ingredients for Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad

Step 3: Prepare the dressing.
In a small bowl (affiliate link) add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard and dill. Whisk together until well combined.

Whisking vinaigrette salad dressing

Step 4: Toss the Salad & Dressing Together
Pour dressing over the quinoa salad and stir until well mixed.

Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad – 6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints

Step 5: Chill it Out
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours), until well chilled. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, and gently toss before serving.

Healthy Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

Greek Quinoa Chickpea Salad Recipe Notes

If you don’t have fresh dill on hand, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried dill weed for the fresh.

How to Cook Quinoa on the Stovetop

Greek Quinoa Salad Serving Suggestions

This Greek-inspired quinoa salad makes a great side dish with anything off the grill: tuna, salmon, chicken breasts, steak, pork chops, or keep it vegetarian by serving it with grilled eggplant, zucchini and bell peppers.

Ways to Use Leftover Greek Quinoa Salad

• Mix leftover salad with scrambled eggs for a Greek quinoa breakfast scramble
• Add leftovers to half an avocado for a light lunch or dinner
• Toss salad leftovers with rotisserie chicken, canned tuna, or your favorite lean protein, for a complete one-dish meal

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Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

A nice alternative to potato salad, this quinoa salad features the classic Greek flavors of tomato, cucumber, feta cheese, Kalamata olives and chickpeas.

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time0 mins

Chill Time30 mins

Total Time50 mins

Servings (adjustable): 8

Calories: 171

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cubed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup halved cherry or grape tomatoes
• 2/3 cup finely chopped red onion (I left this out)
• 2/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped
• 1 can (14 ounces) chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill (or 2 teaspoons dried dillweed)
• Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

• In a large bowl, stir together the quinoa, cucumber, red bell pepper, tomatoes, red onion (if using), feta cheese, olives and chickpeas.
• Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, add the red wine vinegar, olive oil, Dijon mustard and dill. Whisk until combined.
• Pour dressing over quinoa salad and gently stir until well mixed.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours), until well chilled.
• Add salt and pepper to taste, and gently toss before serving.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in ther refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

If you don't have fresh dill on hand, you can substitute 2 teaspoons of dried dillweed for the fresh.

Serving size: scant 3/4 cup

8 *SmartPoints (Green plan)

6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)

3 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)

4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

Amount Per Serving (3 g)

Calories 171 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Carbohydrates 21.2g7%

Fiber 3.6g14%

Protein 5.1g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Keyword: chilled quinoa salad, quinoa chickpea salad

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Recipe source: 500 Best Quinoa Recipes: 100% Gluten-Free Super-Easy Superfood (affiliate link) by Camilla V. Saulsbury

*PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.

If you like this Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad, you might also like:

• Crock Pot Greek Chicken Pita Sandwiches
• Chopped Greek Salad
• Greek Potato Salad
• Mason Jar Greek Turkey Feta Salad

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