WATERMELON CUCUMBER AND QUINOA SALAD

I absolutely love salads and try to incorporate them in everyday meals.
The most amazing and prettiest Watermelon Cucumber and Quinoa Salad! Made with 5 simple ingredients like Watermelon, crisp cucumber, shaved  onion, feta and fluffy quinoa with a mint and basil vinaigrette for a delicious Summer in a bowl meal. 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cucumber diced, skin on
• 2 cups cubed watermelon
• 1/2 cup dry quinoa
• 1/2 cup thinly shaved onion
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese I used paneer here

BASIL AND MINT VINAIGRETTE:

• 1/4 cup finely sliced fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup finely sliced fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• pinch of salt and black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a medium saucepan, add in dry quinoa and water on medium-high heat, stir and bring to a boil.
2. Once water has reached a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer covered for 12-15 min until cooked.
3. Fluff with a fork and set aside aside to cool.
4. In a large salad bowl, add in all ingredients and gently toss.

BASIL AND MINT VINAIGRETTE:

1. In a glass jar add in all ingredients and shake well until emulsified together.
    

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