Dianne’s Lemon-Feta Quinoa Salad

Description

This fresh, colorful, Greek-inspired salad is perfect for summertime, either as a dinner side dish or a vegetarian lunch entree. This salad can be served immediately, or covered and refrigerated to serve later.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅔ cup halved grape tomatoes
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¼ cup roasted unsalted sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 1 tablespoon minced shallot
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 6

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