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Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will tickle your taste buds and possibly make your kitchen smell like a five-star restaurant? Look no further! Today, we’re diving into a vibrant and zesty quinoa salad that’s as colorful as a peacock on a fashion show runway! Let’s get started!

Zesty Quinoa Salad

First things first, here’s a little peak at the dazzling dish we’re about to create:

Ingredients

1 cup tri-color quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup cucumber, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional, but highly recommended!)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Start by rinsing your tri-color quinoa under cold water. No one wants to eat a sandy salad, right? Rinsing it off helps get rid of that bitter coating known as saponins. Give it a good shake and be on your way!
Next, in a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water or vegetable broth. Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the liquid. Once done, fluff it with a fork and set it aside to cool. Get it? Fluff it like you mean it!
While the quinoa is cooling and dreaming of its delicious future, chop and prep your colorful veggies. Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion make a beautiful and tasty trio!
In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, and parsley. Give everything a good toss. It’s like a dance party for your salad!
For the dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Once mixed, pour it over your quinoa salad extravaganza and toss once more. Make sure every bite is bursting with flavor!
Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes, allowing all those fabulous flavors to mingle. Trust me, patience pays off!

And voilà! You have yourself a zesty quinoa salad that’s not just a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. Serve it up at your next picnic, or enjoy it as a light lunch. Either way, your quinoas will be dancing with flavors you won’t forget!