Ingredients

• quinoa - 1 cup
• water - 2 cups
• cucumber - 1, diced
• cherry tomatoes - 1 cup, halved
• red onion - ¼ cup, finely chopped
• kalamata olives - ½ cup, pitted and sliced
• feta cheese - ½ cup, crumbled
• fresh parsley - ¼ cup, chopped
• fresh mint - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• lemon juice - ¼ cup
• olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• salt - to taste
• black pepper - to taste

Instructions

1. 1.

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water.

2. 2.

   In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

3. 3.

   Add the quinoa to the boiling water, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.

4. 4.

   Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

5. 5.

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and mint.

6. 6.

   In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

7. 7.

   Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine.

8. 8.

   Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Nutritional Facts