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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

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Who is on a diet? *Raises both hands*

Who hates being on a diet? *Raises both hands, feet, extra hips, and thighs*

This post-holiday weight issue is a bore. Unfair. Too much to handle. Speaking of handles – where did these things come from? My children can now hang on them! I can hide a few chips in there, too.

Thus in my desperate attempt to make those handles disappear and that extra jiggle to take a break, (we can reconnect next year) I have been trying to eat somewhat healthier. My go to snack is a handful of almonds and my lunch involves either a salad or a lettuce wrap. Dinner has been replaced with a bowl of cereal, and dessert… well, now, we can’t let go of everything. I still have dessert. 🙂

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Few days ago I wanted to change things up a bit, so I went to my pantry and finally opened up that 4-pound bag of Quinoa that I bought at Costco last month. I actually like Quinoa because it’s versatile. I once made it with dried fruit and I couldn’t believe how good it was. Sometimes I will just add it to my leafy salad, or eat it plain with a good homemade dressing.

If you have never tried quinoa, give this recipe a go. I think you will love it. Feta and sun-dried tomatoes are a really good match for this grain, and the lemon vinaigrette pulls it all together nicely.

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ENJOY!

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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta

Katerina | Diethood
Sun dried tomatoes and salty feta add so much flavor to this quinoa recipe!
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Servings : 4 servings
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

For the Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  • 3 cups water
  • 8 to 10 sun dried tomatoes , chopped
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons freeze-dried basil (if you have fresh basil, use 1 tablespoon chopped basil)
For the Dressing
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • salt and pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized saucepan combine the water and quinoa; bring to a vigorous boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and let simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and fluff up with a fork.
  • Transfer the quinoa to a bowl and mix in the sun dried tomatoes, feta, and basil.
  • Make the dressing by placing all ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour the dressing over the quinoa, toss, and serve.

Notes

Use the dry sun-dried tomatoes and not the ones that come in a jar with oil.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 408 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 11 mg | Sodium: 163 mg | Potassium: 560 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 105 IU | Vitamin C: 5.9 mg | Calcium: 146 mg | Iron: 5.2 mg

Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mediterranean quinoa salad, quinoa recipes, quinoa salad with feta
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31 comments on “Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta”

  1. Thank you for the quick response and advice. One additional question, is it tasty at room temperature also?

    Thank you in advance.

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      Katerina Petrovska

      As the dish cools, the sauce thickens. It’s still delicious, but you’ll have to warm the sauce just a tad bit so it doesn’t turn into gravy. 🙂

      1. I made this for dinner tonight. I used the thyme and added artichoke hearts. It was delicious.

        Thank you for sharing

  2. Is there an alternative to the lemon in the dressing that anyone could suggest. Hubby doesn’t like citrus at all but the salad sounds like something that he’d love.

  3. I recently cooked with sundried tomatoes and was looking for something to do with the extras. This was the perfect recipe to do so. It was very easy and so delicious! Thank you for sharing!

  4. Wow, it looks amazing! I love salads and quinoa seems to me a really good alternative when really hungry and dieting (as I always do…) 🙂 great photo, as well

  5. I’ve been on a diet every since I turned 16, a long time ago! 🙂 What a great little recipe! It’s so pretty, healthy and sounds very tasty! I love simple recipe and dressings like this! Thanks!

  6. We will be trying this one. I know my hubby will love it! And it’s perfect for my weekday health kick. Weekends are another story. 😉

  7. Kate, what a fabulous recipe that is both tasty and so healthy! Thank you for sharing. We really need recipes like this following all the yummy holiday indulgences. Pinned & Tweeted! xoxo

  8. Diets are so dull. Give me rich foods, indulgent desserts, and heavy cream-laden bowl of cereal. Oh, and several servings of this fabulous quinoa dish (just to keep things in check). 😉

    Gorgeous photos!

    1. Katerina - Diethood
      Kate@Diethood

      Val, you rock! Heavy cream over cereal…. that’s the best!! I’m not the only one who thinks that?! YES!

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    Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    Feta cheese is such a favorite, and I love quinoa. Beautiful salad! And I must try the FFWD one, it sounds great.

  10. I never realized that sun dried tomatoes were controversial until a cooking board I am on went crazy over how much they hate them. Glad to see I am not alone in loving them! Pinning now! And Boo! for diets!

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    Sandra's Easy Cooking

    Diet! Oh don’t even mention it! Now that salad looks soo good Kate! I love everything about it plus very tempting photos!

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    Terra Baltosiewich (@CafeTerraBlog)

    I don’t believe in the “D word,” but I want to get healthier and happier:-) We try to avoid eating out, and making better choices. We love quinoa, and love making it in fun sweet and savory dishes:-) Your salad sounds lovely, I love the addition of the sun dried tomatoes! Yum, Hugs, Terra

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    Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes

    My love for sundried tomatoes is crazy! I used to put them in everything. I’m definitely going to try this 😀

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    kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts

    I love Costco, but have never picked up the giant bag of quinoa. I get my arms filled with hummus and cheese and artichokes and run out of room before I get to the quinoa aisle.
    (Heaven help me if I get a cart!)

    Thanks for sharing a tasty-looking recipe!

  15. Mmmm……I’ve never had Quinoa however I have always wanted to try it. Love feta and sun dried tomatoes, so this recipe is very tempting. Yet another for my “to do list”. 🙂

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