Grec-Mex Quinoa Salad with Kalamata Olives & Greek Honey

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This Grec-Mex Quinoa Salad with Kalamata olives and Greek honey is a great example of how two entirely different culinary traditions can meld with harmony! Quinoa is a relatively new grain on the Greek table, but for those looking for hearty gluten-free options when making a filling and tasty salad, it's a great choice and it works really well with all things Mediterranean and Greek.

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Grec-Mex Quinoa Salad with Kalamata Olives & Greek Honey

By Velina Marinova

Servings

Beans & Pulses, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Servings

Beans & Pulses, Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Mediterranean Diet, Recipes, Salads, Vegetarian

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa rinsed
6 cups water
14.6 oz. can of black beans rinsed
2 cups corn kernels frozen sweet corn or fresh shucked corn
1 cup Kalamata olives pitted
1 large red onion minced
2 large avocados peeled and sliced
1/3 cup diced jalapeños or other fresh hot or sweet pepper

Dressing

¼ cup extra virgin Greek olive oil
1 cup chopped cilantro or parsley
3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp sherry vinegar
1 tsp cumin
Pinch cayenne
1 Tbsp raw Greek pine or blossom honey
pinch of smoked paprika
Sea salt and freshly ground pepper

Instructions

Cook the quinoa according to package directions. Remove and drain, let it cool at room temperature, and store covered in the fridge until ready to use.
Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing just before finishing the salad.
In a mixing or serving bowl, gently toss the quinoa, black beans, sweet corn, Kalamata olives, red onion, and avocado slices. Pour in the dressing, toss gently, and serve.

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