Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta
Jan 11, 2013, Updated Apr 12, 2022
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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. 🙂
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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Quinoa with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta
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
Nutrition
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.
Wonderful healthy and delicious use of quinoa!
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!
Diet! Oh don’t even mention it! Now that salad looks soo good Kate! I love everything about it plus very tempting photos!
Thanks for sharing a healthy light salad recipe- much appreciated;-)
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
My love for sundried tomatoes is crazy! I used to put them in everything. I’m definitely going to try this 😀
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!
LOL! I know what you mean! 🙂 Thanks, Kirsten!!
I love this, Kate! I want to eat this for lunch and dinner, gorgeous snaps! 🙂
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”. 🙂
I love sundried tomatoes. I need to pick some up. Looks so flavorful and good!