Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Salad

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 1 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup chopped green onion

For the Lemon Oregano Dressing

• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• juice and finely minced zest of one lemon
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tbsp dried oregano)
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

• Bring the water, salt and quinoa to a boil over low heat.
• Cover and simmer slowly for 15 to 20 minutes until the grains are cooked but still a little firm to the bite.
• Remove from heat and add the tomatoes, peppers, cucumber, olives and green onion.
• Toss everything together with the Lemon Oregano Dressing.
• For the Lemon Oregano Dressing
• Whisk together the olive oil, honey, lemon zest, oregano, salt and pepper.
• Pour over the salad while warm and toss very well.

NOTES:

• Healthy, easy, good for several days, uses garden ingredients I have now.
• I got this recipe from Deb L.  She added cubed avocado and really liked it.
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