Ingredients:

• 1 cup of quinoa
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup of kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup of feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to the package instructions and let it cool
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and kalamata olives
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly
5. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese before serving

Tips:

• You can add grilled chicken or shrimp to make this recipe more filling
• You can also substitute the quinoa with bulgur or couscous
• For a vegan version of this recipe, leave out the feta cheese or use a vegan alternative