Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 14 ounces garbanzo beans (drained)
  • 1/2 cup red roasted peppers (sliced into thin strips)
  • 1/4 cup yellow roasted peppers (sliced into thin strips)
  • 3 tbsp thinly sliced onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp plus 1 tsp fred wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/3 cup olive oil

Instruction

  • Place the quinoa and water in a pot and cook according to the instructions on the pack, about 15 minutes. Let cool in the fridge.
  • Make the dressing while the quinoa is cooling.
  • Place all of the dressing ingredients in a blender or food processor except for the oil.
  • Pulse on high speed until well mixed.
  • Slowly drizzle in the olive oil with the machine on high and blend until the dressing starts to emulsify. Set aside.
  • Once the quinoa is cool, transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
  • Add the garbanzo beans, peppers, onion, cilantro and feta.
  • Gently toss together then start to add the dressing.
  • Once the dressing has been added toss again and transfer to a serving bowl.
  • Add some more cilantro or feta to garnish.Serve at once or keep in the fridge until ready to use.