Gluten-Free Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Feta cheese, crumbled (optional)

Instructions:

  1. In a saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, and parsley.
  4. Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
  5. Toss the salad with the dressing and top with crumbled feta, if desired.

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