Greek Quinoa Salad

Summary
This salad is a nutrition power-house. Quinoa is a gluten-free grain that provides carbohydrates and protein and the low-carb veggies add fiber and potassium.
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- Prep time
- 15 min
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- Servings
- 10 Servings
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- Serving size
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1/2 cup
Ingredients
Ingredients
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quinoa
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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low sodium chicken broth (low-sodium, reduced-fat, (or gluten-free broth if cooking gluten-free))
- 2 cup
- 2 cup
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large cucumber (peeled, seeded and diced)
- 1
- 1
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grape tomatoes (10.5-ounce, cut in half)
- 1 package
- 1 package
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red onion (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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feta cheese (reduced-fat, crumbled)
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
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red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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olive oil
- 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp
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Dijon Mustard
- 1/2 tbsp
- 1/2 tbsp
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Splenda
- 1/2 packet
- 1/2 packet
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Directions
Directions
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Cook quinoa according to package directions with chicken broth. Let cool completely.
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In a large salad bowl, combine cooled quinoa and remaining salad ingredients.
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In a small bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and mix to coat. Serve cold.