Who knew a zesty dressing for quinoa could transform this nutty grain and veggies into such a scrumptious salad
Prep Time
1 hr
Dificult
Medium
Servings
1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients
Instructions
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.
