Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup Quinoa, Rinsed and Drained
- 2 cups Cold Water
- 2 medium Tomatoes, Chopped
- 2 sprigs Parsley, Leaves only, Chopped
- 1/2 cup Cucumber, Chopped
- 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Fresh Ground Pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Hot Pepper Flakes (optional)
Instructions
- ⦁ In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, bring quinoa and water to a boil. Reduce heat and boil gently for 10-15 minutes or until the white germ separates from the seed. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- ⦁ In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, parsley, cucumber and bell pepper. Stir in quinoa once cooled.
- ⦁ Prepare the vinaigrette; in a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper and hot chili flakes (if using).
- ⦁ Pour vinaigrette over salad and toss to mix.
Notes
Recipe source: https://www.eatrightontario.ca/en/Recipes/Vegetarian/Vegetable-Quinoa-Salad.aspx