Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (475ml) water
- 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
- 2 large bell peppers, finely diced (300g)
- 1 cup (150g) cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup (75g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup (60ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp (3g) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Place quinoa in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold water for 30 seconds.
- Combine rinsed quinoa, water, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread on a baking sheet to cool completely for 20 minutes.
- Dice the bell peppers, cucumber, and red onion into uniform, small cubes.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooled quinoa with the diced vegetables, chopped parsley, and feta cheese.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
- Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until all grains and vegetables are evenly coated.