Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional)
• 1 cup chickpeas, cooked
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1.Rinse quinoa under cold water and drain well.
2. 2.In a medium pot, combine quinoa and water, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed.
3. 3.Fluff quinoa with a fork and let it cool for 5 minutes.
4. 4.In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, chickpeas, and parsley.
5. 5.Add cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture and toss gently.
6. 6.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
7. 7.Pour dressing over quinoa mixture and mix until evenly coated.
8. 8.Top with crumbled feta cheese if desired and serve warm or chilled.

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