Discover Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half, dice 1 medium cucumber, chop 1 medium red bell pepper, finely chop 1 small red onion, and chop 1 cup of fresh parsley. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
Assembly
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables (cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley), and 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese.
- 5
Add Dressing
Pour the prepared dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
- 6
Serve
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavors.
