Vibrant Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cup water
• 15 ounce cannellini beans
• 1 large cucumber
• 2 roma tomatoes
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 14 ounce artichoke heart quarters
• 0.25 cup onion
• 0.25 cup parsley
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 0.5 red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 tsp oregano
• 0.5 tsp granulated garlic
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Combine quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool completely.
2. 2While quinoa cools, dice cucumber, Roma tomatoes, onion, and red bell pepper. Chop artichoke heart quarters and rinse the cannellini beans.
3. 3In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, granulated garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
4. 4In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced cucumber, Roma tomatoes, onion, red bell pepper, cannellini beans, chopped artichoke hearts, crumbled feta cheese, fresh parsley, and fresh mint.
5. 5Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure all components are evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.