Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 2 cubess chicken bouillon
• 1 clove garlic , smashed
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 large cooked chicken breasts - cut into bite size pieces , Optional
• 1 large red onion , diced
• 1 large green bell pepper , diced
• 0.5 cups chopped kalamata olives
• 0.5 cups crumbled feta cheese
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cups chopped fresh chives
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.67 cups fresh lemon juice or to taste
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 0.25 cups olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Bring water, bouillon cubes, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan. Stir in quinoa; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Discard garlic clove and transfer quinoa into a large bowl.

4. 4

   Add chicken, onion, bell pepper, olives, feta cheese, parsley, chives, and salt to quinoa; drizzle lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil on top. Stir until evenly mixed.

5. 5

   Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.