Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad

WW Recipe of the Day: Vegetarian Greek Quinoa Salad
(171 calories | *6 WW SmartPoints)

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.

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 *6 WW Freestyle SmartPoints.

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

Step 1: Gather and prepare all 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.

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.

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

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.

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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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 Weight Watchers Zero Points fruits and vegetables 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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