Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup kalamata olives, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa and add to 2 cups of boiling water in a medium-sized saucepan
2. Reduce heat to low and cover saucepan with a lid
3. Cook for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender
4. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork
5. Add in chickpeas, red bell pepper, red onion, olives, feta cheese and parsley
6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, salt, and pepper
7. Drizzle dressing over the quinoa salad and toss to combine all ingredients
8. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes and serve