Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine quinoa and water (or vegetable broth). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 15 minutes, or until quinoa is fluffy. Let it cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, feta cheese, and parsley.
3. Add cooled quinoa to the vegetable mixture.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
5. Serve chilled or at room temperature.