Tomato, Mint and Quinoa Salad with Feta Cheese
Lisa
Sooooo Yummy!!!!
ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa, prepared according to Basic Quinoa
- 3 tablespoons (45 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) sea salt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon (5 mL) ground cumin
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (250 mL) diced English cucumber
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1 cup (250 mL) packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) shredded mizithra cheese
directions
- 1
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
- 2
Combine the lemon juice, salt and garlic. Slowly beat in the olive oil, then the cinnamon, allspice and cumin. Add to the quinoa and toss well. The salad may be prepared up to one day in advance to this point. Cover and refrigerate.
- 3
When ready to serve, add the tomato, green onion, cucumber, pine nuts mint and cheese. Toss gently and check the seasoning. Serve immediately.
- 4
Makes 4-6 servings
Source: Lisa
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