Cucumber Feta Quinoa Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups water

  • 2/3 cups tri-colored quinoa

  • 1 English cucumber, chopped

  • 1 red pepper, chopped

  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives, roughly chopped

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

  • 6 ounces feta crumbles

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1 garlic clove, pressed

  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

Directions

  1. Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain, and cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.

  2. Combine quinoa, cucumber, red peppers, olives, and red onion in a large bowl; sprinkle with feta cheese.

  3. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, parsley, and oregano together in a small bowl. Pour dressing over salad, toss well to combine, and serve.