Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

July 23, 2024

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Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups cooked quinoa* (chilled)

1 large red bell pepper

2 cups diced English cucumber

1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved

1 medium carrot, shredded (1/2 cup)

1/2 cup chopped red onion, rinsed under cold water in a sieve and drained
1 (14.5 oz) can chick peas, drained and rinsed

Dressing

1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
3 cup chopped fresh parsley (chop somewhat fine)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (chop somewhat fine)
2 garlic cloves, minced (2 tsp)
Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Roast red pepper directly over the flame of a gas stove or under broiler, turning occasionally using metal tongs, until charred all over. Transfer to a container and cover and let rest 10 minutes, then peel**, core and seed and chop pepper.

2. Meanwhile prepare dressing. In a mixing bowl stir together olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, cilantro, garlic and salt. Chill while you prep the remaining salad ingredients or up to 1 day.

3. In large bowl toss together quinoa, pepper, cucumber, tomato, carrot, onion and chick peas with the dressing. Serve within about 4 hours for best results. Keep salad chilled.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 5
Ready in : 25 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish
Calories: 397kcal

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