Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

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1. 1
   If your quinoa is not pre-rinsed, rinse the quinoa for about 2 minutes, using your hands to make sure all the saponins are removed.
2. 2
   Fill a medium pot with water, add the quinoa and salt to taste and bring to a boil. When the water boils, reduce heat to low and cover; simmer covered 15 minutes.
3. 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.
4. 4
   While the quinoa cools, dice all the vegetables.
5. 5
   Add the red onion, olives, cucumber, tomatoes to the cooled quinoa, and squeeze 1/2 lemon over it.
6. 6
   Drizzle the olive oil over the quinoa, then add feta, salt and pepper to taste and toss well.
7. 7
   Taste for salt and adjust as needed, add more lemon juice if needed.