Jul 14 2026

Power's Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

Make Power's Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base

Vegetables

Method

Preparation of Quinoa

  1. 1

    Rinse the Quinoa

    Place the quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for about 2 minutes to remove any bitterness.

  2. 2

    Cook the Quinoa

    In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Fluff the Quinoa

    After sitting, fluff the quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.

Preparation of Vegetables

  1. 4

    Chop the Vegetables

    While the quinoa is cooking, chop the spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.

Mixing Ingredients

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, drained chickpeas, and crumbled feta cheese.

Preparing the Dressing

  1. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 7

    Add Dressing to Salad

    Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve

    Divide the salad into serving bowls and enjoy your Power's dish!

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