Greek-Inspired Quinoa Salad

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 3/4 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
• 1/2 cup Greek olives, pitted and halved
• 3/4 cup reduced-fat Greek or Italian salad dressing, divided

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Just before serving, drizzle remaining dressing over salad; toss to coat.

water, quinoa, spinach, feta cheese, grape tomatoes, black beans, cucumber, pepperoncini, greek olives, italian salad dressing

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/greek-inspired-quinoa-salad/ (may not work)