Greek Quinoa Salad

I make lunch for the hubby almost everyday. He likes salad and not much into sandwiches or other hot meals. I have to get really creative so he does not get bored with the home made salads. Our household loves quinoa and anything Mediterranean so this salad is a hit with the hubby.

Ingredients:

Salad Dressing:

3 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 Teaspoon dried oregano
1 clove garlic smashed and finely chopped to a paste
Salt & black pepper as per taste
1/4 Cup EVOO

Salad:

1 Cup Cooked Quinoa per package instructions
1 Cup Grape tomatoes
1/2 Cup Bell peppers
1/2 Cup Kalamata olives
1/2 Cup English cucumbers chopped
1/4 Cup Red onion chopped
Feta Cheese
Pumpkin/Sunflower Seeds

Directions:

Whisk together "salad dressing" ingredients in a separate bowl.

Cook quinoa as per package instructions. Rinse 1/2 Cup quinoa until water runs clear and combine with 1 Cup broth preferably or water, bring to a boil then let it simmer until done. It takes me about 15 minutes. Note: I usually make about 2 cups on a Sunday and use it up during the week.

While the quinoa is cooking, cut up all the ingredients for the salad.

Once quinoa is done, fluff with fork and mix in with the salad and then drizzle the salad dressing. The longer the dressings sits the better the salad tastes.

Sprinkle with feta cheese and sunflower/pumkin seeds and enjoy!!!