Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and water
2. Bring to a boil
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy
4. Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork
5. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and olives
6. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper
7. Add the cooked quinoa to the vegetable mixture
8. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and veggies, mixing well
9. Top with crumbled feta cheese
10. Serve warm or chilled