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Mediterranean Quinoa

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Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1¼ cup boiling water
  • 7 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 handfuls of grape tomatoes diced or quartered
  • ½ cup diced black olives I prefer Kalamata washed of brine. These amounts can be altered to your taste.
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ¼ cup extra light olive oil
  • 1 scant tablespoon of zaatar spice mix I prefer Pereg
  • 2 garlic cloves freshly pressed
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Add quinoa to boiling water, let simmer covered for 12 minutes & fluff with a fork. In a small bowl, combine the feta, tomatoes, and olives. To prepare the dressing, combine the lemon juice, olive oil, zaatar spice, garlic, and salt. Toss quinoa with vegetables and dressing.
  • The flavors mingle and are enhanced with time, so prepare slightly in advance.
  • Note: This dressing is fabulous on any salad. Make a double or triple batch to keep in the fridge.