Sunshine Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Taste of the Isles

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200g) quinoa, rinsed well
• 2 cups (475ml) water or vegetable broth
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup (75g) Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/2 cup (50g) crumbled feta cheese
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste