Quinoa Vegetable Salad

These days there are many family members looking for healthy alternatives.  This one is great for picnics. 

• 1 c quinoa  
• 2 c water 
• 15 ozs garbanzo beans 
• ½ c red bell peppers, diced 
• ½  yellow bell peppers, diced 
• 1 onion, sliced 
• ¼ c fresh parsley, chopped 
• 1 c feta cheese, crumbled

Place the quinoa and water in a sauce pan and cook according to the instructions.   Place in a bowl and refrigerate.    After a couple of hours, remove from the refrigerator and stir in the beans, peppers, onion, parsley and feta. 

• 1 T fresh lemon juice 
• 1 T white wine vinegar 
• 1 T garlic, minced 
• salt and pepper to taste 
• ¼ c parlsey 
• 1/3 c olive oil

Place the lemon juice, vinegar, salt, pepper and parsley in a food processor and pulse until mixed.  Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and process to combine.   Pour over quinoa and vegetable mixture and toss.

Serve or place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.