Veggie Packed Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 200g quinoa, rinsed
• 500ml vegetable stock
• 200g cherry vine tomatoes, halved
• 150g cucumber, diced
• 150g yellow bell peppers, chopped
• 75g red onion, finely chopped
• 30g fresh parsley, chopped
• 50g feta cheese, crumbled
• 60ml extra-virgin olive oil
• 30ml lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

1. In a saucepan, bring vegetable stock to a boil. Add quinoa, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, and fresh parsley.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and toss gently to coat.
5. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese over the top and serve.