Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) 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
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup (70g) Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup (75g) vegan feta crumbles
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15ml) apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Combine the rinsed quinoa, vegetable broth, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce to low and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
- Simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is fully absorbed and the quinoa looks spiraled.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff the quinoa with a fork and allow it to cool slightly to prevent wilting the vegetables.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, rinsed chickpeas, diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, red onion, and sliced olives.
- Fold in the chopped parsley and vegan feta crumbles.
- In a small whisk or mason jar, emulsify the olive oil, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle the lemon-herb dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat.