Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

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1. Prepare Quinoa:

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water.

In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.

Add the rinsed quinoa and reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked, and the water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it cool.

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2. Assemble the Salad:

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and crumbled feta cheese.

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3. Lemon Vinaigrette:

In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the zesty vinaigrette dressing.

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4. Toss and Serve:

Drizzle the dressing over the salad.

Gently toss the ingredients to ensure even coating with the flavorful vinaigrette.

Serve the quinoa salad chilled, allowing the vibrant flavors to mingle and delight your taste buds.

#Egg free #Vegetarian #Gluten-free