Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad can be served as a salad or as a stuffing for pita sandwiches.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 60 minutes

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1/2 can chickpeas
1/2 cup finely diced bell pepper
1 small bunch chopped parsley
1 tsp. lemon juice
3 tsps. extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup diced green olives
3 tbsps. crumbled feta
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, simmer on low heat for 20 minutes. Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
2. Let qunioa cool to room temperature, transfer to a serving bowl.
3. Mix chickpeas, bell peppers and parsley with quinoa.
4. Stir in lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
5. Finally, mix in olives, cheese and season with salt and pepper.
6. Set aside for at least 30 minutes before serving.