Greek Quinoa Salad - A nice change from pasta!

This is one of those salads that I make about twice a month to have in my fridge, I've found that I like to have a container full of a side that I can serve with any dinner or in a pintch bring with me for a quick lunch. I'd be lying if I said i didn't steal bites with a spoon here and there when I feel like grazing.

What is Quinoa??

Money saving tip: Buy vegetiable bullion cubes - dont waste your money on veggie broth. It's quick and easy - you can find the cubes at most grocery stores. Buy your Quinoa in bulk. Recipe from about.com

Ingredients:

• 3-4 cups vegetable broth
  
• 1 1/2 cups organic quinoa, uncooked
  
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar - bonus points if you use raw, unfilterd and organic!
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• Juice from one lemon  (or the bottle)
  
• 3 tbsp olive oil
  
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, sliced if desired
  
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  
• 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  
• 1 red onion, diced
  
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  
• 1/2 cup chopped artichoke hearts
  
• 1 Cucumber
  
• salt and pepper to taste
  
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Preparation:
In a medium-large saucepan, cook the quinoa in vegetable broth for 15-20 minutes, until tender, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool.

In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil.

Gently toss the quinoa together with the remaining ingredients, except feta. Pour the olive oil mixture over the quinoa.

Add more salt and pepper to taste and gently stir in the feta cheese.