Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups quinoa; 3 cups water; 1/2 cup kalamata olive; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1/2 cup fresh basil; 1 cup fresh spinach; 1/2 cup fresh parsley; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro; 1/3 cup scallion; 2/3 cup red onion; 1 cup tofu; 2/3 cup white distilled vinegar; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; 3 garlic cloves, grated; 1 tablespoon tahini

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups quinoa
3 cups water
1/2 cup kalamata olive
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup fresh basil
1 cup fresh spinach
1/2 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/3 cup scallion
2/3 cup red onion
1 cup tofu
2/3 cup white distilled vinegar
1 lemon, juice and zest of
3 garlic cloves, grated
1 tablespoon tahini

1
Bring 3 cups water to a boil and add quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to medium/high. Let simmer about 20 minutes or until all water is absorbed. Once quinoa is done, put in a bowl and refrigerate until completely cool.
2
While quinoa is cooking, prepare fresh ingredients. Chop tofu into 1/2 inch cubes, and then gently crumble slightly into bowl. To tofu add 1/3 cup vinegar, half to juiced lemon, half of lemon zest, and 1 clove of grated garlic. Let marinate
3
Chop basil, parsley, cilantro, scallions and red onion. Coarsely chop spinach and add veggies into large bowl.
4
Cut Kalamata olives into quarter rings, add to bowl.
5
In a bowl, whisk together reserved vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and tahini, set aside.
6
Add marinated tofu with marinade into bowl with veggies.
7
When quinoa is cooled, add to veggie mixture, pour in dressing, and mix thoroughly.
8
Mix in pine nuts.
9
Eat immediately or refrigerate a few hours for best results.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups quinoa, 3 cups water, 1/2 cup kalamata olive, 1/3 cup pine nuts, and more.

Yes, Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad

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