Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1⁤ lemon, juiced and zested
• 1/4 ‍cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon⁤ salt
• 1/4 ‍teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh ‌mint
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 small cucumber, chopped
• 1/2 red onion,​ chopped
• 1/4 cup​ pitted Kalamata olives

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa‍ in a fine mesh strainer under⁢ running water until the water runs​ clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat ⁣to⁣ low, ⁤cover and simmer ⁣until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. In a‌ medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest,‍ olive oil, salt and pepper.
4. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and add it to the ⁤bowl with the dressing. Toss to combine.
5. Add the feta, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
6. Toss to combine ⁢and serve.