Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups (480ml) water
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1 large (300g) English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup (150g) red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup (30g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz / 425g) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, sliced
- 3/4 cup (100g) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup (80ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (45ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
- 1 tsp (2g) dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp (3g) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) black pepper
Instructions:
- Rinse the quinoa under cold water using a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork and spread onto a baking sheet or wide bowl to cool rapidly.
- Dice the cucumber and bell pepper into uniform 1/2-inch pieces.
- Mince the red onion and chop the parsley.
- Combine the chopped vegetables, chickpeas, olives, and feta in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until the mixture is thick and unified.
- Pour the cooled quinoa into the vegetable bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top.
- Toss gently until every grain is coated and the colors are evenly distributed.
- Divide equally into 8 containers.