Veggie Quinoa Salad w/ Herb & Olive Oil Dressing
This veggie quinoa salad is a healthy, super filling dish brimming with crunchy bell peppers, cucumbers and red onions with a mouthwatering homemade herb and olive oil dressing. It's highly addictive so whether you serve it as a hearty side dish or a nutritious meal, you'll be hooked!
Servings: 0
Ingredients
Quinoa
- 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa comes in different varieties any will do i.e. white/golden, red, or black
- 2 cups Water
- ¼ tsp Salt or to taste
Herb & Olive Oil Dressing
- 6 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1½ tsp Honey
- 4 tsp Lemon Juice
- ¼ tsp Parsley
- ¼ tsp Basil
- ¼ tsp Oregano
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
Herb & Vegetable Quinoa Salad
- 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
- ½ medium Green Bell Pepper finely diced
- ½ medium Red Bell Pepper finely diced
- ½ small Red Onion finely diced
- ½ medium Cucumber finely diced
- handful Cherry Tomatoes halved
Instructions
Cook Quinoa
- Rinse quinoa well, and drain.
- To a medium pot, add rinsed quinoa, salt and warm water - bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once water has been absorbed, remove from heat, cover and let stand.
- Fluff & allow to cool before moving adding dressing.
Prepare Herb & Olive Oil Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients together except olive oil. Gradually whisk in the olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time until well combined and an emulsion occurs. Taste and adjust quantities as desired.
- Allow to sit for 15 to 30 min to allow flavours to infuse.
- Store in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature and stir before serving.
Assemble Vegetable Quinoa Salad
- Prepare vegetables, and dice finely - set aside.
- Add quinoa to a large serving bowl.
- Add vegetables to the bowl.
- Gradually drizzle dressing, and stir until well incorporated.
- Serve and enjoy!