Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Need a side dish for a cookout this weekend? Then this dish is for you! Quinoa makes a perfect summer salad and is naturally gluten-free. Quinoa is also a complete protein and contains more protein than any other grain.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

2 cups quinoa

1 pint grape cherries, sliced

1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced

3/4 cup kalamta olives, pitted and sliced

1 pint crumbled feta cheese

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tbs oregano

1/2 tbs basil

salt and pepper to taste

Prepare quinoa to package direction. Then chill in fridge until cool. In a small bowl mix together vinegar, oil, and seasonings. Then mix all the ingredients together and enjoy! This recipe made a huge bowl. You can cut the recipe in half if you're not expecting a large.

Cucumber Tomato Dill Salad

This is a great salad for a summer cookout or to enjoy at home. Super simple, fresh, and tasty!

Cucumber Dill Salad

1 large Cucumber, peeled
1 pint Grape Tomatoes
1/2 cup kalmata olives, pitted, sliced
1 tbs Dill, fresh or dried
1 cup Greek Yogurt
3 tbs Red Wine Vinegar
Salt & Pepper to taste

Peel cucumber and cut lengthwise, then slice in half moons. (I left half the skin on for some color.) Mix dill, Greek yogurt, vinegar and s&p in a bowl. Combined all ingredients and let chill. Makes a delicious low-fat salad!



Enjoy!