CUCUMBER QUINOA SALAD

This Cucumber Quinoa Salad is easy to make ahead of time, naturally gluten-free, and full of fresh, feel-good flavors that everyone will love!

INGREDIENTS:

CUCUMBER QUINOA SALAD INGREDIENTS:

• 1 English cucumber, diced
• 2 cups chilled* cooked quinoa (see this tutorial for how to cook quinoa)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup julienned or roughly-chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1 batch Lemony Italian vinaigrette (see below)

LEMONY ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE INGREDIENTS:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought
• pinch of salt and black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE CUCUMBER QUINOA SALAD:

1. Toss all ingredients together until combined.  Serve immediately.

TO MAKE THE LEMONY ITALIAN VINAIGRETTE:

1. Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl until combined.