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Quinoa Greek Salad

Quinoa Greek salad is a vegan version of my favorite Greek salad. Nutrient-Dense never tasted so good! The dressing is "to die for." full of tang and zest, and oil-free. You will love the combination of flavors! So, dig into this tasty vegan Greek salad!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 643kcal
Author: Kathy Carmichael

Ingredients

SALAD

  • 1 large head Romaine lettuce cleaned, core removed, and chopped
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa cooled before putting in the salad.]
  • 1 medium red onion sliced thin
  • 1 large English cucumber cut in slices, and quartered
  • ½ cups Kalamata Olives cut in half ( skip if you are avoiding foods with natural oils)
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 15 ounces chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces sliced beets drained and rinsed or fresh roasted beets, sliced
  • 1 can artichokes in water quartered
  • 6 ounces tofu feta cheese optional
  • ¼ cup banana peppers sliced (optional)

Vegan Greek Dressing

  • ½ cup hummus of choice I used oil-free Engine Brand
  • ¼ cup lemon juice juice of 2 lemons
  • 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • Add a little water if you need to thin or if it is tart for your taste.

Instructions

Quinoa:

  • Cook quinoa according to the directions; allow cooling completely before adding to the salad

Salad: 

  • Place the chopped Romaine lettuce in the base of a bowl or plate
  • Arrange the ingredients in rows with the quinoa in the center,
  • If servings in individual bowls, divided the ingredients into separate bowls

Dressing:

  • Add all ingredients to a measuring cup
  • Using a whisk, whisk the ingredients together
  • Pour over salad and toss
  • Serve

Notes

FAQ

Is Greek Dressing vegan?
  • Most Greek dressing is vegan unless it contains feta cheese or contains mayonnaise. But, oil-free vegan Greek salad dressing is difficult to find but simple to make. 
Where can I buy vegan feta cheese? 
  • Most grocery stores sell a couple of different varieties of vegan feta cheese. But, making your own vegan tofu feta cheese is healthier and tastes fabulous! 
What do banana or mild peppers taste like? 
  • Banana peppers taste tangy and slightly sweet. It is not considered a hot pepper, offering either no heat or a slight tingle.

Nutrition

Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 1218mg | Potassium: 1333mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 14209IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 207mg | Iron: 8mg