Mediteranean Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS:

 2/3c. uncooked quinoa –  clean, cook with broth, set aside

1/3c. chicken (veg.) broth

1c. chopped olives, drain & sliced

1 red bell pepper, roasted + diced   or   (8oz) jar diced roasted red bell peppers

1c. cucumbers, diced

1c. tomatoes, chopped or Cherry tomatoes

2-3 green onions, finely chopped

1/4 to 1/3c.  chopped cilantro or basil

1/2c. + feta cheese crumbles (Fold Feta into salad @ last)


DRESSING:

3T. olive oil

2T. red wine vinegar

1T. fresh lemon juice

1 garlic clove, minced

pinch of Oregano

1/4t. Salt+Pepper + more to taste


ASSEMBLE:

• Mix all ingredients together

• Pour dressing on top and toss

• Chill in Fridge

• Reserve extra dressing for needed moisture

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