red quinoa salad

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Scottsdale, AZ
Updated on Dec 4, 2018

Red quinoa has a slightly different, more nutty, flavor than regular quinoa. There are so many different things you can do with this recipe.....make it a side dish, have a bowl of it on its own, add it to lettuce, or even add diced cooked chicken and make a burrito or lettuce wrap.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • SALAD
  • 1 cup red quinoa, cooked and cooled
  • 1 cup cherry or baby heirloom tomatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 large yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 - avocado, cut into chunks
  • - salt and pepper
  • DRESSING
  • 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • dash salt and pepper

How To Make red quinoa salad

  • Step 1
    Cook quinoa as directed, and set aside to cool.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all dressing ingredients, whisk until blended, set aside.
  • Step 3
    In a large bowl, add the tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumber, feta, cooled quinoa, and dash of salt and pepper to taste.
  • Step 4
    Drizzle the dressing over the mixture, and gently stir until combined.
  • Step 5
    Refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Step 6
    Just before serving, add the avocado on top, and serve. Enjoy!

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