Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 Cucumber
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 Red onion
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup Fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup Fresh mint
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 cup Vegan feta cheese

Instructions

1. 1Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve.
2. 2Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
3. 3Fluff with a fork and let cool.
4. 4While quinoa is cooking, dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion, and roughly chop Kalamata olives.
5. 5Chop fresh parsley and mint.
6. 6In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, and mint.
7. 7In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
8. 8Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and toss well.
9. 9Top with vegan feta cheese (or substitute) before serving.

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