Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. 1.Rinse the quinoa under cold water.
2. 2.In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
3. 3.Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool slightly.
4. 4.In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
5. 5.Add the cooled quinoa to the bowl and mix gently.
6. 6.In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
7. 7.Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables, toss well to combine.
8. 8.Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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