Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• • 1.5 cups quinoa
• • 1 English cucumber, diced
• • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• • 1/2 red onion, finely diced
• • 1 cup kalamata olives, halved
• • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• • 1/4 cup olive oil
• • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• • 2 cloves garlic, minced
• • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook quinoa according to package directions. Spread on a baking sheet to cool quickly.
2. Step 2: While quinoa cools, prepare the dressing by whisking olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa with cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
4. Step 4: Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
5. Step 5: Gently fold in feta cheese, parsley, and mint.
6. Step 6: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld. Can be made a day ahead.