Fluffy quinoa combined with crisp veggies, feta, and lemon-oregano dressing for a refreshing Mediterranean dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Grains
01 - 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
02 - 2 cups water or vegetable broth
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
05 - 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
→ Cheese
08 - 3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
→ Herbs
09 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
→ Dressing
11 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
13 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
14 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
15 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
# Directions:
01 - Combine quinoa and water or vegetable broth in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - In a large bowl, mix the cooled quinoa with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, crumbled feta, parsley, and mint.
03 - Whisk extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until combined.
04 - Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to incorporate evenly. Adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for one hour to enhance flavors before serving.
