MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED QUINOA SALAD

Course Lunch
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
  • 2 limes zest and juice
  • 4 ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 ounces kalamata olives chopped, with brine
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley stems removed and chopped
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook quinoa according to package directions. Remove from heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. 
Fluff quinoa with a fork and stir in lime zest, lime juice, feta cheese, chopped olives, and fresh parsley until thoroughly combined. Season with black pepper, to taste. 
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

*Non-vegan option: Add 2 5-ounce cans of tuna.