Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 clove garlic minced
• 1/3 extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 medium ripe tomatoes diced
• 2 green onions thinly sliced
• 1 cup English cucumber
• 1/2 cup pine nuts
• 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves coarsely chopped
• 1 cup feta cheese crumbled

Directions

Fill pot with water or stock and bring to a boil. Add quinoa and free boil for 15 minutes.

1. Strain the cooked quinoa and transfer to a cookie sheet 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.
3. The salad may be prepared up to one day in advance to this point. Cover and refrigerate.
4. When ready to serve, add the tomato, green onion, cucumber, pine nuts, mint and cheese. Toss gently and check the seasoning. Serve immediately.