Step 1

Rinse quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.

Step 2

Fill a medium pot with water, add quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes.

Step 3

Remove from heat and keep covered an additional 5 minutes without lifting the lid; then fluff with a fork and set aside in a large mixing bowl to cool.

Step 4

While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables.

Step 5

Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.

Step 6

Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.

Step 7

Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.