Quinoa Salad with Red Cabbage

A vibrant and nutritious quinoa salad with the crunch of red cabbage, sweetness of cherry tomatoes, and the creaminess of feta cheese.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
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• 2 cups water
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• 1 cup shredded red cabbage
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• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
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• 1/4 cup cucumber, diced
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• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
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• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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• 2 tablespoons olive oil
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• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
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• Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions:

Use cold water to rinse the quinoa

Mix quinoa and water in a saucepan

Once it starts to boil, lower the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed

Whisk the quinoa with a fork and set it aside until it's cool

Put cooked quinoa, red cabbage shreds, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, feta cheese, and fresh parsley in a large bowl

Mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl with a whisk

Add the dressing to the quinoa and toss it all together

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can mix

Add more parsley and feta as a garnish before serving

Have a nice, cool Quinoa Salad with Red Cabbage!