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Quinoa Salad Recipe

Quinoa Salad Recipe

Fresh, zesty, and so easy to make, this quinoa salad will be your new go to for lunches and meal prep. It tastes like sunshine in every bite and comes together fast.
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Ingredients
  

1 cup (185 g) uncooked quinoa

2 cups (480 ml) water or broth

1 cup (170 g) cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cup (130 g) cucumber, diced

1/3 cup (50 g) red onion, finely diced

1/2 cup (75 g) kalamata olives, sliced

1/2 cup (70 g) feta cheese, crumbled

1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped

3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil

2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa and cook it with water or broth until fluffy.
    Fluff quinoa with a fork and cool completely.
    Chop all vegetables and crumble feta.
    Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
    Mix cooled quinoa with dressing.
    Add vegetables, olives, parsley, and feta, then toss gently.
    Chill 30 minutes or serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rinse quinoa first
  • Keeps for 5 days in the fridge
  • Try a Greek or Mexican variation
  • Everyone’s favorite potluck dish