Ingredients
2 cups water1 cup quinoa, rinsed1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese1 cup grape tomatoes3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini1/2 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved3/4 cup reduced-fat Greek or Italian salad dressing, divided
Preparation
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat.
In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, beans, cucumber, pepperoncini and olives. Pour 1/2 cup dressing over quinoa mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.
