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Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad

Vegan Greek Quinoa Salad Recipe

This salad's fresh ingredients and robust flavors make it truly memorable. It's great on a hot summer afternoon or anytime you crave the wonderful flavors of greece. The marinated tofu takes the place of feta cheese, and the quinoa makes this dish very healthwise. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 213.1 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • While quinoa is cooking, prepare fresh ingredients. Chop tofu into ½ 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
  • Chop basil, parsley, cilantro, scallions and red onion. Coarsely chop spinach and add veggies into large bowl.
  • Cut Kalamata olives into quarter rings, add to bowl.
  • In a bowl, whisk together reserved vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, grated garlic, and tahini, set aside.
  • Add marinated tofu with marinade into bowl with veggies.
  • When quinoa is cooled, add to veggie mixture, pour in dressing, and mix thoroughly.
  • Mix in pine nuts.
  • Eat immediately or refrigerate a few hours for best results.

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Nutrition

Serving: 178gCalories: 213.1kcalCarbohydrates: 27.3gProtein: 8gFat: 8.7gSaturated Fat: 0.9gSodium: 93mgFiber: 3.3gSugar: 1.3g
Keyword < 60 Mins, Grains, Healthy, Low Cholesterol, One-Dish Meal, Vegan
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