This healthy and delicious Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is tossed with feta, toasted chia seeds, tomatoes, and mint. So much fresh flavor is in this easy side dish!
Ingredients
4cupswater
2cupsquinoa(uncooked)
1/2tspsalt
1/4cupchia seeds
1.25cupshalved cherry tomatoes
1/3cupchopped pitted kalamata olives
1/2cupchopped red onion(you can cook it if you'd like, to take the raw edge away)
1/4cuploosely packed chopped mint(can also do oregano)
Bring the water to a boil, then add the quinoa and salt.
Bring the quinoa back to a boil, then reduce the heat to hold a simmer, and cover the quinoa with a lid (preferably a glass one, so you can see inside).
Cook the quinoa at a simmer for 15-20 minutes, until all of the water has been absorbed.
In a skillet over medium heat, toast the chia seeds for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they brown slightly. Be careful not to let them burn.
Fluff the quinoa with a fork, and add the chia seeds, cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, red onion, mint, feta, olive oil, and vinegar.
Stir well, then taste, to determine if it needs more salt, pepper, or more oil or vinegar. Serve and enjoy!