I have to say I tweaked an existing Pasta salad recipe to make this. I also did not measure a lot of things, just kind of winged it... I also made what is probably considered a "double batch" as it was for a carry in. It is DELICIOUS!!!!

Cook 1 box quinoa ( 2 cups) according to direction. Allow to cool

While quinoa cools dice 1 English cucumber, 1 green bell pepper, 1 red onion and quarter cherry tomatoes. ( I used a small box of them) You also need kalamata olives, I purchased already cut. (drain) All of these ingredients were added to taste. I used about 2/3 jar of olives, and the entire amounts of the rest of items. Add all to cooled quinoa and mix.

Dressing- I used about 1/2 cup total of light ( or FF) Italian dressing, extra virgin olive oil ( about 2-3 tablespoons) and the juice of one lemon. Again, dress salad to taste. Salt and pepper to taste, stir. Add approx. 1/2 cup FF feta cheese and toss.

Even though the recipe is pretty loose, with more ingredients to taste instead of measured, the end result is amazing. Flavorful, healthy and great for summer picnics or carry ins! (not mayo based so won't spoil as quickly) Hope you try it for yourself!

Sounds and looks awesome! Gonna try it out! Thanks for posting1

Thanks, I will! Quinoa is so high in protein. I had not heard the expression "a carry in" before. Love regional expressions and the English language, how it varies.