Healthy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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 

·         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 can no-salt-added chickpeas, rinsed

·         3 cups baby spinach, arugula or mixed greens 

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add your greens, and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Recipe adapted from EatingWell Mediterranean Quinoa Salad