Summer Basil Quinoa Salad
- Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
Salad:1 cup Quinoa-rinsed1/2 of a Red Onion-sliced2 whole Tomatoes-chopped1 Cucumber-peeled and chopped1/2 cup fresh Basil-chopped1/4 cup Pine Nuts-quickly toasted in a dry pan until fragrant and set aside for garnishDressing:4 Garlic Cloves-minced1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive OilRead more: https://www.care2.com/greenliving/sexy-vegetarian-recipe-summer-basil-quinoa-salad.html#ixzz1Ih1za0Et
Directions:
1) Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add Quinoa, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Set aside and let cool.
2) Whisk together all dressing ingredients except Olive oil. When combined, slowly whisk in Olive Oil, a little at a time to allow oil and vinegar to mix.
3) Toss all salad ingredients with dressing and garnish with Pine Nuts.
Read more: https://www.care2.com/greenliving/sexy-vegetarian-recipe-summer-basil-quinoa-salad.html#ixzz1Ih21wRZx
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACOBAWOLF.
1) Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add Quinoa, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Set aside and let cool.
2) Whisk together all dressing ingredients except Olive oil. When combined, slowly whisk in Olive Oil, a little at a time to allow oil and vinegar to mix.
3) Toss all salad ingredients with dressing and garnish with Pine Nuts.
Read more: https://www.care2.com/greenliving/sexy-vegetarian-recipe-summer-basil-quinoa-salad.html#ixzz1Ih21wRZx
Serving Size: 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACOBAWOLF.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 162.9
- Total Fat: 8.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 154.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
- Protein: 3.6 g
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