Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad

This Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad is a refreshing and healthy dish packed with nutritious ingredients. It is made with fluffy quinoa, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for any meal. This salad is not only delicious but also a great way to incorporate quinoa into your diet.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup pitted kalamata olives, sliced

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water to remove any impurities.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the water is absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and basil.
5. Drizzle the lemon dressing over the salad and toss to coat all the ingredients.
6. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese and sliced kalamata olives.
7. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
8. Serve the Lemon Herb Quinoa Salad chilled or at room temperature.
9. Enjoy!

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