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🥗 Mediterranean Quinoa Bowl

A fresh, vibrant, and protein-rich dish packed with veggies and bold flavors — great for lunch or a light dinner.

🌾 Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cucumber (diced)
• ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup canned chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• ¼ cup black olives (sliced)
• Fresh parsley or mint (chopped, for garnish)

🫒 For the dressing:

• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• Salt and black pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa: Rinse quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine quinoa with water or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.
2. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, chickpeas, olives, and feta.
3. In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients together.
4. Pour dressing over quinoa mix and toss well.
5. Garnish with chopped herbs and serve chilled or at room temperature.