Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 2 cups Water
• 1 cup Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 1/2 cup Kalamata Olives
• 1/4 cup Red Onion
• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
• 2 tbsp Fresh Mint
• 3 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. 2In a saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let it cool.
3. 3While the quinoa is cooling, chop the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and red onion.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the lemon-herb dressing.
6. 6Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

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