Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer. Drain and place it in a heavy pan. Heat, stirring constantly until the grains separate and begin to brown.

   
   

2. 2

   Add 600ml (1 pint) water and the salt and bring to the boil, stirring. Reduce the heat and cook for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.

   
   

3. 3

   Whisk together the lemon juice and 1 tbsp of the oil in a small bowl. Set aside.

   
   

4. 4

   Place the remaining oil, cucumber, onion, parsley, and mint in a separate, larger bowl. Add the quinoa and the lemon and oil dressing and toss. Sprinkle with the feta cheese and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

   
   

Ingredients Buy ingredients

• 200g Quinoa
• 1 large Lemon, juice
• 250ml Olive Oil
• 1 large Cucumber, peeled, deseeded and chopped
• 1 large Red Onion, chopped
• 45g Parsley, chopped
• 45g Mint, chopped
• 115g Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 100g Kalamata Olives, pitted
• 1 tbsp Salt
• 1 pinch Black Pepper, freshly ground

Serves 4

Total time required 30 mins

• Preparation time: 10 mins
• Cooking time: 20 mins