Vibrant quinoa salad with feta, olives, tomato, cucumber, and lemon-oregano vinaigrette.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Salad Components
01 - 1 cup cooked quinoa
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup cucumber, diced
04 - 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced
05 - 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
06 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
→ Dressing
07 - 1/4 cup olive oil
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - Salt, to taste
11 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine cooked quinoa, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced kalamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, and finely chopped red onion until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until emulsified.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes prior to serving to allow the flavors to meld.
