When I think of Mediterranean Quinoa Salad... words like fresh, crisp, and light come to mind. Superfood meets veggies with a lemon dressing.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
QUINOA SALAD:
1 cup Quinoa
2 cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
1 medium English Cucumber, cubed
1 Carrot, thinly sliced & chopped
¼ cup Sun-dried Tomatoes, drained & chopped
¼ cup Chopped Red Onion
15 oz. can Great Northern Beans, drained & rinsed
½ cup Chopped Walnuts
3 oz. Garlic & Herb Feta
½ cup Italian Parsley, chopped
½ cup Cilantro, chopped
FOR THE DRESSING:
2 Lemons, juiced
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
¼ cup Olive Oil
2 Garlic Cloves, minced
½ tsp. each Salt + Pepper
Instructions
Cook the quinoa with vegetable or chicken stock according to the packaged directions. Between 15 - 20 minutes. Pour onto a plate and allow to cool to room temperature.
Add the quinoa to a large mixing bowl with remaining ingredients. Mix all ingredients for the dressing in a small container and pour over the quinoa salad. Toss to combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Recipe by Slice of Jess at https://sliceofjess.com/kitchen-sink-mediterranean-quinoa-salad/