Nutty red quinoa and sweet, crunchy watermelon combine in this unique and delicious summer salad.

Watermelon Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

3/4 cup red quinoa

1-1/2 cup water

1-1/2 cup watermelon, seeded and cubed

2/3 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped

2 scallions, sliced

1/3 cup feta, crumbled

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

2 teaspoons lemon zest

Salt, to taste

Instructions:

• Rinse and drain quinoa.
• In a sauce pan, bring water to a boil, add quinoa and cook for 20 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes.
• Fluff quinoa with a fork and set aside to cool.
• Once quinoa cools, mix in watermelon, parsley, scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, and olive oil.
• Toss to coat and salt to taste.
• Fold in feta cheese.

Serves 4