Feta & Oregano Quinoa Salad
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Ready In: 30 mins
Serves: 4-6
Yields: 8 cups
Ingredients
Quinoa
- 3⁄4 cup quinoa (white, red, black, or a combination)
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- salt, to taste
- pepper, freshly ground, to taste
Salad
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1⁄2 cup red onion, diced
- 1⁄2 cup baby green pea, frozen
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup feta cheese, Herb & Garlic, crumbled or 1 cup bocconcini, Pearl or 1 cup bocconcini, Mini, halved
Directions
- Rinse and strain the quinoa to remove the bitter coating. Most quinoa today are pre-rinsed, so check the package, but even so, I prefer to give it one more rinse. Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes. Turn the heat off and leave the covered saucepan on the burner for another 4 minutes. Remove the lid and fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.
- Whisk the vinegar, olive oil, mustard, oregano, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl; pour the dressing over the vegetables and thoroughly mix. Add the quinoa, and mix until evenly combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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