Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

A tasty and healthy quinoa salad bowl with a tangy roasted red pepper sauce that is based on the Mediterranean diet. Fresh ingredients and flavors that are packed in.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then combine it with 2 cups of water in a saucepan

Bring the quinoa to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked

Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let it cool

In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, Kalamata olives, parsley, mint, feta cheese, and chickpeas

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well combined

Serve the Mediterranean Quinoa Buddha Bowl with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce immediately or refrigerate for later

Enjoy!