EASY MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD

Recipe by @Ohmygoodiescc

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INGREDIENTS

Salad:

• 2 cups tricolour quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 English cucumber, halved & diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup kalamata olives, pitted & chopped
• 3/4 cup feta cheese

Dressing:

• 1.5 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt A Spice Affair
• 2 tbsp Tzatziki Dip & Sauce Seasoning A Spice Affair
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper A Spice Affair
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• Juice from 2 lemons
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

PREPARATION

1. Cook the Quinoa:
   In a medium pot, add quinoa, water, and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cover the pot and cook until the quinoa has absorbed all the water and is tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and let cool.

2. Prepare the Salad:
   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and feta cheese.

3. Make the Dressing:
   In a small bowl, whisk together pink salt, tzatziki seasoning, black pepper, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and red wine vinegar until smooth.

4. Combine and Serve:
   Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until well combined. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your delicious, flavor-packed Mediterranean quinoa salad!