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Quinoa Cucumber Salad with Feta Dill and Mint

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Salad
  • 1 cup quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large cucumber (diced)
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint (chopped)
  • 1 medium red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium lemon (juiced)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Add 1 cup of rinsed quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
  3. Let it sit covered for an additional 5 minutes to fluff up.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the fluffy quinoa with 1 large diced cucumber, 1 cup of crumbled feta cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh dill, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh mint, and 1 medium finely chopped red onion.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 medium lemon, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
  6. Pour this vibrant dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the flavors.
  7. Chill your salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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