Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Diced cucumber
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives, halved
• 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cup Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• to taste none Salt and pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. 2In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed and quinoa is cooked.
3. 3Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, red onion, and parsley.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
7. 7Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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