Healthy and Refreshing Quinoa Vegetable Salad

This Quinoa Vegetable Salad is packed with wholesome ingredients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and refreshing meal. The combination of quinoa, colorful vegetables, and a tangy dressing creates a satisfying and flavorful dish. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a side dish for a summer barbecue, this salad is sure to impress. It's easy to make and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Give it a try and indulge in a guilt-free culinary delight.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, red onion, black olives, parsley, mint, and feta cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture.
4. Toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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