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Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

The BEST Quinoa Salad – made with nutritious quinoa and an abundance of fresh ingredients like cucumber, tomatoes and bell pepper. Plus it’s all finished with a delicious, bright lemon herb vinaigrette.

By Alyssa V. April 1, 2023

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Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups leftover 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 (Kasadrinos **FREE Bottle**)
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
Ingredient : salad

Calories: 397kcal