Quinoa Recipe
quinoa, lemon, red vinegar, dried oregano, garlic, salt, olive oil, pepper, tomatoes, kalamata olives, green onion, peppers, red onion, cucumbers
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Cook Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, red vinegar, dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, olive oil, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced tomatoes, chopped kalamata olives, chopped green onions, diced bell peppers, diced red onion, and diced cucumbers.
- 4
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently until everything is well coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
