Quinoa Greek Salad Lettuce Wraps

Greek quinoa salad served in crisp lettuce cups. Great served as a lunch entree, meatless meal, or appetizer/side alongside something off the grill. Quinoa salad adapted from Bobby Flay.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean

Servings: (2 cups per person)

Calories: 246kcal

Author: alaskafromscratch

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette:

1 ½ tablespoons lemon juice from 1 large lemon
½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

For the Quinoa:

½ cup uncooked quinoa rinsed and drained
kosher salt and pepper
1 cup grape tomatoes halved
½ cup roughly chopped pitted kalamata olives
½ cup finely chopped red onion
1 cup chopped seedless cucumber
1 pepperoncini pepper stem removed and finely chopped (optional)
½ cup crumbled feta cheese for sprinkling on top
2 romaine lettuce hearts leaves separated to make long, narrow lettuce cups

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, garlic, olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate.
To a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add the rinsed quinoa, 1 cup of water, and salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer the quinoa for 12-15 minutes, until quinoa is cooked and water is absorbed.
Remove from the heat, remove the the lid and fluff quinoa with a fork, allowing the quinoa to cool.
In the meantime, add to a mixing bowl the tomatoes, olives, red onion, cucumber, and pepper (if using). Fold in the cooled quinoa.
Drizzle with the prepared vinaigrette and toss to combine. Refrigerate the salad for at least one hour before serving.
To assemble the lettuce wraps: Just prior to serving, place the romaine lettuce cups onto a work surface. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop the Greek quinoa salad into the cups.
Sprinkle each lettuce wrap with a generous amount of feta cheese. Transfer the lettuce wraps to a serving plate. Serve promptly. Recipe is easily doubled.

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