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Easy Quinoa Salad

A refreshing salad packed with quinoa, crisp veggies, feta, and olives, tossed in a lemony dressing for a quick, satisfying lunch or light dinner.
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Easy Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
  • While quinoa cools, chop the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, and parsley.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, veggies, feta, and olives.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss everything together until well mixed.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Servings: 4