Nitrate & Nitrite Free Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Feta and Olives
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4 servings
For the quinoa
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- ¼ tsp salt
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the salad
- 1 english cucumber, diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- ⅓ cup red onion, finely diced
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp fresh mint, roughly chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the rinsed quinoa, water, and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the quinoa has absorbed all the water and the germ rings are visible, about 13–15 minutes.
- 2
Remove the pan from the heat and let the quinoa steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Uncover, fluff with a fork, and spread onto a large plate or sheet pan to cool for at least 10 minutes until no longer steaming.
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