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Vegetable Quinoa Salad

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Dinner, Lunch
Servings 10

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
Keyword quinoa, quinoa salad