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Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

Quinoa Salad (Recipe)

Ingredients

For the salad

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  
• 2 cups water
  
• 1 garlic clove, smashed
  
• 1 small red onion
  
• 1 small cucumber
• 1/2 mango, diced
• 1 cup chick peas or garbonzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup craisins, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, divided
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, chopped, optional
• 1/2 cup feta or mozzarella cheese, diced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced, optional
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt

For the dressing

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
  
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  
• 1 lime, juiced
  
• 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  

Instructions

• 1.  Bring broth and garlic to a boil in 2 quart sauce pan.

• 2. Stir in quinoa, reduce heat to medium low and cover. Approximately 15-20 minutes. Watch carefully so quinoa doesn't burn.

• 3. Remove garlic to trash. Pour quinoa into large mixing bowl.

• 4. Mix lemon and lime juice, balsamic and olive whisking till combined.

• 5. Add 1/8 cup chopped parsley, vegetables, beans, onion and craisins into bowl with quinoa. If adding chicken or shrimp, add here as well. Pour vinaigrette over and gently mix.

• 6. If serving immediately, add mango, mozzarella and fresh herbs. Note that if quinoa is still warm, cheese will begin to melt.

Enjoy!!!

Servings : 8
Ready in : 20 Minutes
Course : Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Calories: 282kcal

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