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- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 English cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Method
- Bring the quinoa and water to a boil, cover, and simmer 15 minutes. Rest 5 minutes off the heat, then fluff and spread out to cool.
- Whisk the oil, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, onion and feta and toss. It keeps in the fridge for 4 days, making it ideal for packed lunches.
Chef's tipRinse the quinoa well before cooking. It has a natural coating called saponin that tastes bitter or soapy.
Storing leftovers
Keeps: Best eaten fresh; keep components separate for up to 2 days.
Freezer: Not recommended.