Greek Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

quinoa rinsed

2 cup

water

4 cups

salt

pinch

English cucumber quartered and cut into bite-sized pieces

2

red onion diced

2/3 cup

grape tomatoes halved

4 cups

Kalamata olives sliced in half

1 cup

garbanzo beans drained and rinsed

2 (15 oz) can

feta cheese crumbled

2/3 cup

garlic crushed

2 large clove

dried oregano

2 tsp

lemon juice

1/2 cup

red wine vinegar

4 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tsp

extra virgin olive oil

2/3 cup

sea salt

1/2 tsp

black pepper

1/2 tsp

Method

1. 01Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer under cold water.
2. 02Add quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. 03Reduce heat to low and simmer until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and cool to room temperature.15 min
4. 04Combine quinoa, cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, olives, garbanzo beans, and feta in a large bowl.
5. 05Whisk garlic, oregano, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and mustard in a small jar.
6. 06Slowly whisk in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
7. 07Drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.