Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This vibrant Mediterranean quinoa salad is packed with fresh veggies and a zesty lemon dressing, making it a perfect light meal or side dish. It's healthy, colorful, and bursting with flavor!

Steps

1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy. 2. Remove quinoa from heat and let it cool. 3. In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, feta cheese, and olives. 4. Once the quinoa is cool, add it to the vegetable mixture. 5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. 6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed 1 cup water 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/4 cucumber, diced 1/4 bell pepper, diced 1/4 red onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon olives, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish