Easy Greek Quinoa Salad {with Lemon Dressing}

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup dry quinoa, or 2 cups cooked
  • 1 1/3 cup of water or broth
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 English cucumber, sliced and quartered
  • A quarter of a red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Dressing:

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. You can use broth instead of water for more flavour. Allow to cool.
  • Once cool, toss quinoa together with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives and feta cheese.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the dressing.
  • Pour desired amount of dressing onto the quinoa mixture and toss to combine. Allow to sit for at least half an hour for optimal flavour. (hauteandhealthyliving)