Orange Quinoa Salad with Almonds, Olives, and Feta

Ingredients

The Quinoa

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 3/4 cup onion, minced
  
• 1 1/2 cups quinoa
  
• 1 1/2 cups water
  
• 1 teaspoon salt
  

Putting it Together

• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta
  
• zest from one satsuma mandarin
  
• 3 satsuma mandarin oranges, peeled, segmented, and diced
  
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
  
• 1/2 cup roasted almonds, chopped
  

Directions

The Quinoa

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent.
2. Place quinoa in a fine mesh sieve and rinse thoroughly with water.
3. Add quinoa to pot with onions. Add water and salt.
4. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce to a simmer.
5. Cook 15 minutes or so until the water is absorbed.
6. Remove lid, fluff with a fork, and allow to cool.

Putting it Together

1. Toss cooled quinoa mixture and remaining ingredients together.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.