
Serve to the kids on the road in dixie cups
This citrusy, protein-packed quinoa salad has been my secret weapon for road trips, parties, and make-ahead lunches for years. I started making it when my kids were little for road trips, so we could skip fast food, and now it’s tradition — a big container packed in the cooler, ready to go! 🌿 Gluten Free 🌿 Fresh & Healthy 🌿 Totally Addicting
LASTS FOR DAYS IN THE REFRIGERATOR!

Greek Quinoa Salad
Stacy McDonaldLast night, my husband grilled the most amazing steaks! And what goes better with steaks than a fresh salad? This healthy choice is loaded with protein, tart flavor, a splash of citrus zing, and the perfect amount of fresh crunch! You'll want to add this family favorite of ours to your summer line up!
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 2 C. Uncooked quinoa (makes approximately 6 C. cooked quinoa)
- 8 T. Fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 3/4 C. Olive oil
- 1 Small red onion (sliced small and thin)
- 12-15 Small, crunchy cucumbers (chop as desired)
- 8 Radishes cut in half and sliced
- 1 bundle Fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 C. Feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 C. Kalamata olives drained
- 1/2 C. Capers
- A Dash Himalayan sea salt or to taste
- 3-6 drops Young Living Black Pepper Vitality essential oil*
- 3-6 drops Young Living Lemon Vitality essential oil*
- 6-12 drops Young Living Basil Vitality essential oil*
Instructions
- Cook quinoa and cool completely before tossing with veggies and cheese.
- Mix essential oils into the olive oil and lemon juice by shaking together in a mason jar.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and serve!
Notes
*I only recommend using Young Living Premium Essential Oils in this recipe, since they are pure enough to be ingested, and lower-quality oils may be toxic.