Sunshine Quinoa My GoTo Mediterranean Salad Recipe Meal

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185g) uncooked tri-color or white quinoa
• 2 cups (475ml) water or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large English cucumber, finely diced
• 1 pint (approx. 280g) cherry or grape tomatoes, halved or quartered
• 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (50g) red onion, finely minced
• 1 (15-ounce/425g) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup (85g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup (55g) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons (5g) fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground