Easy Quinoa Salad Sunshine in a Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup (185g) quinoa, rinsed thoroughly
• 2 cups (473ml) water or vegetable broth
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• 1 cup (140g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup (70g) cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup (75g) red onion, finely diced
• 1/2 cup (60g) bell pepper (yellow, red, or orange), diced
• 1/4 cup (15g) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (15g) fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup (35g) crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil, extra virgin
• 3 tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) white wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt
• freshly ground black pepper