Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Bowl

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked quinoa

• 1/4 cup diced cucumbers

• 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 tbsp slivered almonds (toasted if desired)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp dried oregano

• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine quinoa, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and almonds; whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano, drizzle over the salad, toss well, and garnish with parsley before serving or use the optional Tangy Mustard Vinaigrette.

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