Quinoa Veggie Salad with Zesty Vinaigrette



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Additional Time:
1 hr

Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins

Servings:
24


Ingredients

  • 4cupsquinoa
  • 4cupswater
  • ¼cupred wine vinegar
  • 4teaspoonsDijon mustard
  • 2teaspoonssalt
  • 1teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1teaspoonlemon juice
  • 1cupcanola oil
  • 2mediumcucumbers, peeled and chopped
  • 2mediumtomatoes, chopped
  • 1(15 ounce) canblack olives, chopped
  • 1mediumgreen bell pepper, chopped
  • ½mediumred onion, chopped

  • Directions

    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.

    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.

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



    Cook’s Note

    You can cook the quinoa in a rice cooker if desired.

    You can use one English cucumber instead of two standard cucumbers.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    215 Calories
    13g Fat
    21g Carbs
    4g Protein

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