Quinoa Salad with Feta Olives & Tomatoes

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 1 cup sliced red onion

  • ¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives

  • 4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted

  • Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to broil with rack about 6 inches from heat source. Whisk vinegar, oregano, garlic, salt, 3 tablespoons oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl; toss well to coat. Spread in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet . Broil until the vegetables are lightly charred and tender, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl; discard the pan juices.

  3. Add quinoa, feta and pine nuts to the vegetables. Drizzle with the vinaigrette and toss gently to coat. Garnish with basil, if desired.