Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 4 oz goat cheese
• ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Combine with 2 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. 3

   While quinoa cooks, halve the 1 cup cherry tomatoes, dice the 1 cucumber and 1 red bell pepper into small pieces, and crumble the 4 oz goat cheese.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, whisk together the 3 tbsp olive oil, juice of 1 lemon, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Add the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and 0.25 cup chopped mint leaves to the dressing. Toss gently to combine.

6. 6

   Fold in the crumbled goat cheese, then taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Tools you’ll need

• fine mesh strainer
• saucepan with lid
• large bowl
• whisk
• knife
• cutting board

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