Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients:

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons red-wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa, cooled (see Associated Recipes)
  • 2 cups thinly sliced English cucumber
  • 1 ½ cups thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup halved pitted Kalamata olives
  • 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed
  • 1 cup crumbled feta, divided
  • 3 cups baby spinach (about 3 ounces)

Directions:

Whisk oil, vinegar, oregano, honey, Dijon and crushed red pepper in a large bowl. Add quinoa, cucumber, onion, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas and 1/2 cup feta. Toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Add spinach, and gently toss to combine. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup feta and serve immediately.

Article from: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278401/mediterranean-quinoa-salad/

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