Quinoa Salad with Fresh Vegetables and Feta Cheese

 "Ingredients:

- 1 cup quinoa

- 2 cups water

- 1 cucumber, diced

- 1 red bell pepper, diced

- 1 yellow bell pepper, diced

- 1/2 red onion, diced

- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

- 1/4 cup olive oil

- 2 tablespoons lemon juice

- Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water in a fine mesh strainer. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, and parsley.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss to combine.

4. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Cooking time: 20 minutes

Serves: 4

Nutrition information (per serving): 

- Calories: 320

- Fat: 18g

- Carbohydrates: 30g

- Protein: 10g

- Fiber: 5g"

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