Quinoa Salad

[Elsie1955]

This makes enough for 3 people to enjoy 2 meals (6 servings). I did substitute some items in here (like subbing goat cheese for feta to cut back on sodium)

3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1 clove garlic, minced

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

½ teaspoon ground pepper

2 cups multicolored cherry tomatoes, halved

1 medium red bell pepper, cut into small pieces

1 cup chopped red onion

¼ cup pitted Kalamata olives, sliced

4 cups cooked quinoa, cooled

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (goat cheese is better)

1/4 cup chopped olives

Chopped fresh basil for garnish

In a cup measure, whisk the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, fresh oregano (you can use dry if you prefer, just use less) salt (I suggest Kosher salt) EVOO and ground pepper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, toss together the vegetables, nuts and olives and quinoa.

Stir in the dressing, mixing well.

Top with the cheese and the basil.