Quinoa Primavera Salad



Quinoa Primavera Salad is a healthy and refreshing dish that goes well with breakfast, lunch, or dinner as a side. Fresh vegetables, herbs, and the healthy goodness of quinoa are all in it. This bright salad gets a tangy kick from the balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1 cup bell peppers, diced assorted colors
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed

Fluff the cooked quinoa with a fork and let it cool to room temperature

In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, parsley, basil, feta cheese, and black olives

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Season with salt and pepper to taste

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine all the ingredients

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together

Serve chilled and enjoy your Quinoa Primavera Salad!


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