Quinoa Salad with Red Crimson Grapes and Feta:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

1. 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked according to package instructions
2. 1 cup red crimson grapes, halved
3. 1 cucumber, diced
4. 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
5. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
6. 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped

For the Dressing:

1. 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2. 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
3. 1 teaspoon honey
4. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cook Quinoa: Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook it according to the package instructions. Once cooked, let it cool to room temperature.
2. Prepare Ingredients: While the quinoa is cooling, prepare the rest of the salad ingredients. Halve the grapes, dice the cucumber, chop the red onion, crumble the feta cheese, and chop the mint leaves.
3. Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. Assemble Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, red crimson grapes, cucumber, red onion, feta cheese, and mint leaves. Toss gently to combine.
5. Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to coat all the ingredients evenly.
6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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