Quinoa Salad with Feta and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed if not using pre-rinsed
• 1 ½ cups water
• salt
• 3 tablespoons minced red onion
• ½ red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely diced
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• + 5 more ingredients
• • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced or grated
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp ground cayenne
  • ¾ cup feta cheese crumbles

1. In a large saucepan, toast the quinoa over medium heat, stirring often, until the quinoa is lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Add the water and 1/4 tsp of salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the quinoa is almost tender and has absorbed most of the water,a...

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