QUINOA SALAD

2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup uncooked)

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cucumber, chopped

1 cup of chickpeas

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup Kalamata olives, halved

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

1/3 cup fresh basil, finely chopped

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (*use vegan feta cheese if needed)

Lemon and oregano dressing:

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar (or red wine vinegar)

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon maple syrup

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To prepare the salad, mix all the ingredients in a large bowl. If you like any ingredients better, feel free to add more!

Mix all the salad dressing ingredients in a small jar. Cover with the lid and shake until combined.

Pour half of the salad dressing over the quinoa salad and taste. If you like more dressing, add more.

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