Quinoa Vegetable Salad With Lemon-basil Dressing
  1. Cook quinoa: Place 1 cup quinoa (rinsed and drained) in a medium saucepan with 1 ½ cups water (or vegetable broth for more flavor). Bring to a light boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.

  2. Make dressing: While quinoa is cooking, place all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.

  3. Prepare vegetables: Dice tomatoes and bell pepper. Slice green onions. Roughly chop fresh basil. Rinse and drain garbanzo beans.

  4. Assemble salad: When quinoa is done cooking, let it cool for a few minutes. Then place quinoa and all other salad ingredients in a large mixing bowl.

  5. Add dressing: Pour dressing over the top and toss well to combine. Taste and adjust flavors if desired. (Add more salt, vinegar, lemon juice, etc.)

  6. Serving: You can serve this dish immediately or let it chill covered in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors intensify.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥗Salad

CuisineMediterranean

Occasions📆Everyday🏞️Picnic🍲Potluck

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 20m

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