Quinoa Pilaf Salad

Quinoa Pilaf Salad is a healthy and delicious side dish packed with protein and fresh flavors. It's easy to make and perfect for a light meal or as a side to your favorite main course.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Bring the vegetable broth to a boil in a saucepan

Next, add the rinsed quinoa

Lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the liquid is absorbed

Once the quinoa is cool enough to touch, take it off the heat and fluff it up with a fork

Cook the quinoa and put it in a large bowl

Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped parsley

Put the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a different small bowl

Use a whisk to mix them all together

Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and mix it around to cover it all

On top of the salad, crumble some feta cheese

Put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mix

Enjoy! Serve cold