Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups (475ml) water or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150g) English cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup (40g) red onion, finely diced
  • 1/2 cup (75g) feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup (35g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
  • 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Combine rinsed quinoa, water or broth, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Remove the saucepan from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes before fluffing the quinoa with a fork.
  3. Dice the cucumber, tomatoes, and onion into uniform pieces (approximately 1/4 inch).
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and parsley.
  5. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
  6. Fold the cooked, cooled quinoa into the vegetable mixture.
  7. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  8. Gently fold in the crumbled feta cheese.