Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Lemon-Herb Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup Quinoa
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes
• 0.5 small Red Onion
• 0.5 cup Kalamata Olives
• 0.5 cup Feta Cheese
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
2. While quinoa cooks, combine cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, olives, parsley, and mint in a large bowl.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper.
4. Add cooked quinoa to the bowl with vegetables.
5. Pour dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
6. Stir in crumbled feta cheese.
7. Serve immediately or chill for later.

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