Refreshing Quinoa Salad with Peaches and Feta

Ingredients

• 1 cupUncooked quinoa
• 2 cupsWater
• 2 mediumRipe peaches
• 4 ouncesFeta cheese, crumbled
• 0.3 cupRed onion, finely diced
• 0.3 cupFresh mint, chopped
• 0.3 cupFresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoonsOlive oil
• 2 tablespoonsLemon juice
• 1 teaspoonHoney or maple syrup (optional)
• 0.5 teaspoonSalt
• 0.3 teaspoonBlack pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a small saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.

   ⏱ 15 min
2. 2

   Remove the quinoa from heat and let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, then transfer to a large bowl and allow to cool completely.

   ⏱ 5 min
3. 3

   While the quinoa cools, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and black pepper until well combined.

   ⏱ 2 min
4. 4

   Add the diced peaches, crumbled feta, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh mint, and chopped fresh parsley to the cooled quinoa.

   ⏱ 3 min
5. 5

   Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss everything together until evenly combined. Serve immediately or chill for a more refreshing taste.

   ⏱ 2 min