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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad This salad is perfect as a side or a meal! Fresh, bright and filling, this may become one of your favorites!   Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained 2 cups water 1 cup baby arugula 1 large cucumber, seeded and finely-diced 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 15oz can chickpeas ⅓ cup Kalamata olives, pitted 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup finely-chopped fresh parsley   For the Dressing: 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Juice of half a lemon Sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste   Instructions:   For the Salad: Cook quinoa in...

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