Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 cups water
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1-1/2 cups (6 oz) crumbled feta cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes
3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
1/2 cup greek olives, pitted and halved
3/4 cup reduced-fat greek or italian salad dressing, divided

Directions:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat. Yield: 10 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	155.96 Kcal (653 kJ)
Calories from fat	30.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.39g	5%
Cholesterol	4.67mg	2%
Sodium	245.28mg	10%
Potassium	359.06mg	8%
Total Carbs	23.75g	8%
Sugars	2.15g	9%
Dietary Fiber	4.02g	16%
Protein	8.25g	16%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	86.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	98.86 Kcal (414 kJ)
Calories from fat	19.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.15g	5%
Cholesterol	2.96mg	2%
Sodium	155.48mg	10%
Potassium	227.61mg	8%
Total Carbs	15.05g	8%
Sugars	1.36g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	16%
Protein	5.23g	16%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	2%
Iron	1.1mg	9%
Calcium	55mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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