Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A salad worthy of praise.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/mediterranean-quinoa-salad • Posted by Emilie B.

You will need

4 oz Feta Cheese Roasted Red Peppers cut into slivers 1 cup Chickpeas cooked ¼ cup Capers rinsed and drained ¼ cup Kalamata Olives pitted and sliced 6 Broccolini 1 cup Quinoa dry 3 tbsp Parsley chopped 1 tbsp Olive Oil 2 tsp Dried Oregano generous pinch of Salt freshly ground Black Pepper juice of 1 Lemon

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   Fill a small pot with 2 cups of water. Add one cup of quinoa and bring water to a boil. Once a boil is reached, reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for 15-18 minutes or until all water is absorbed.

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   While the quinoa is cooking, steam the broccolini until it turns bright green, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and give it a rough chop.

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   When the quinoa is done, transfer to a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Add red peppers, chickpeas, capers, olives, oregano,chopped broccolini, and salt salt and pepper. Mix well.

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   Add the juice of one lemon, 1 tablespoon olive oil, parsley, and then gently fold in the feta cheese. Give everything a toss and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill.

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   Serve and enjoy!