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Easy Quinoa Salad

A bowl with quinoa, cucumbers, red peppers, red onion and feta cheese

Easy Quinoa Salad

My kid says "Mom, this is better than Costco's!" I agree - it's a delicious salad that is super easy to make!
Course Lunch, Salad, Side Dish
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 1/2 cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 red pepper, diced
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled or diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, add cooked quinoa, cucumber, red pepper, red onion and feta cheese.
  • Make the salad dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle salad dressing over salad and toss gently to coat. Enjoy!
Keyword quinoa, quinoa salad

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