Greek Quinoa

This dish just gets better as it sits in the fridge so it's a great make ahead side for a weeknight dinner or party. If you have any other fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or basil you could add those as well but the dill is essential. It really takes the dish to a Mediterranean place. You could also use cous cous instead of the quinoa if you can't find it at the local store. 

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked quinoa

1/4 cup chopped bell pepper

1/4 cup chopped cucumber

1/8 cup chopped red onion

Feta cheese crumbles

Dressing:

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 clove garlic, finely grated

1/2 tsp. dijon mustard

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1 tsp. fresh dill, minced

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa to package directions. 

2. While the quinoa is cooking, start making the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients together in a small jar and shake well until the dressing is combined. Set aside. 

3. Add cooked quinoa to a bowl and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Add in chopped bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion. Stir to combine.

4. Add half of the dressing mix to the quinoa and fold to combine. Taste and see if more dressing is needed. 

5. Top the quinoa with the feta crumbles and serve.