Basic Quinoa Salad Recipe
"Throw some fresh tomatoes, briny olives, and pieces of salty cheese into quinoa, and the slightly boring but healthy grain gets a flavorful face-lift. What to buy: Quinoa can be found in your local health food store, gourmet grocery store, or online. Game plan: Steps 1 through 3 can be done the night before. Refrigerate the cooked quinoa until you’re ready to assemble the salad. To see this recipe with illustrated steps, check out The Basics: How to Make Quinoa Salad...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups quinoa, any color or variety
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Kosher salt
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3 medium tomatoes, cored and large dice
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3/4 cup mixed olives, pitted and coarsely chopped
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5 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus more as needed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup feta, blue, or ricotta salata cheese, crumbled (optional)
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