Name: Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: Quinoa - 4 cups; Water - 4 cups; Red wine vinegar - ¼ cup; Dijon mustard - 4 teaspoons; Salt - 2 teaspoons; Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Lemon juice - 1 teaspoon; Canola oil - 1 cup; Cucumbers, peeled and chopped - 2 medium; Tomatoes, chopped - 2 medium; Black olives, chopped - 1 (15 ounce) can; Green bell pepper, chopped - 1 medium; Red onion, chopped - ½ medium

Ingredients for - Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

1. Quinoa 4 cups

2. Water 4 cups

3. Red wine vinegar ¼ cup

4. Dijon mustard 4 teaspoons

5. Salt 2 teaspoons

6. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon

7. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon

8. Canola oil 1 cup

9. Cucumbers, peeled and chopped 2 medium

10. Tomatoes, chopped 2 medium

11. Black olives, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can

12. Green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium

13. Red onion, chopped ½ medium

How to cook deliciously - Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette

1 . Stage

Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer cooked quinoa to a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.

2 . Stage

Blend vinegar, Dijon, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a blender. Slowly pour in oil, with the blender running, until dressing is smooth and thick.

3 . Stage

Remove quinoa from the refrigerator. Add cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, bell pepper, and onion. Pour dressing over top and gently mix until evenly combined.