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    Home » Salad » Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

    Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes & Feta Cheese

    Published on Jun 10, 2019 Modified: Aug 8, 2020 by Alexandria Drzazgowski.

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    This Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese is a blend of pure deliciousness. This superfood makes an awesome base to a salad topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It is healthy and perfect as either a side dish or a main course!

    Glass bowl with quinoa salad and spoon sticking out

    Quinoa As a Superfood

    Quinoa is a superfood. Actually, it’s THE superfood. NASA even said in 1993 that “while no single food can supply all of the essential life-sustaining nutrients, quinoa comes as close as any other in the plant or animal kingdom” (page 7).

    Overhead view of quinoa salad on blue and white place mat

    I made this recipe for a family gathering, and it was a pure HIT. My aunties couldn’t stop talking about how healthy and delicious this salad was. And we were all pleased with how awesome the feta cheese tasted with the sun dried tomatoes.

    Quinoa Salad from Bolivia

    Easy Peasy Quinoa Salad

    The best part is that this quinoa salad comes together in under 30 minutes– including cooking the quinoa! If you have leftover quinoa, it will be even faster, coming together in 5-10 minutes, depending on how fast you can chop. This recipe is perfect as a side dish to a steak, a main course on a picnic, or a perfect dish to pass at a potluck.

    Whichever way you choose to enjoy it, let me know! Share a photo of your quinoa salad with the hashtag #TheForeignFork or tag @TheForeignFork on Facebook or Instagram.

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    Quinoa salad in a glass bowl mixed with red onions, cheese, and chickpeas.

    Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese

    This Quinoa Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta Cheese is a blend of pure deliciousness. This superfood makes an awesome base to a salad topped with a tangy lemon vinaigrette. It is healthy and perfect as either a side dish or a main course!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 17 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 368kcal
    Author: Alexandria Drzazgowski

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl(s)
    • Citrus Juicer

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
    • ¼ cup parsley, chopped
    • ½ red onion, finely diced
    • 1 cup feta cheese
    • 1 8.5 oz jar California Sun Dry Brand julienne-cut sun dried tomatoes, drained, rinsed, and dried
    • 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    • 1 ½ Avocado, pitted and cubed

    Dressing

    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup lemon juice
    • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
    • ½ tsp black pepper (Use code FF20 for 20% off)
    • ½ tsp cumin
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½-1 tsp sea salt, depending on taste

    Instructions

    • Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package. Allow to cool.
    • Combine the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl or jar.
    • Mix quinoa with the rest of the salad ingredients. Pour dressing over the top.
    • Serve cold or room temperature! Enjoy!
    • Leave a comment on this post telling me what you think.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 368kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jubilee Shoals says

      December 31, 2019 at 6:00 pm

      I like your content. Where are you from? I mean what nationality are you? May I ask you to contact us so that we can talk?

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      • Alexandria Drzazgowski says

        December 31, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Thank you! I am from the United States 🙂

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