Give this quinoa vegetable salad a try for a delicious, healthy option!

 

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup peeled and chopped English cucumber
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup canned black olives, chopped

 

Directions

1. Prepare quinoa according to package directions. Unless quinoa is pre-rinsed, rinse prior to cooking to remove bitterness. Spread cooked quinoa on a cookie sheet to cool 15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl whisk together vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, mustard and oil.
3. Add cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, tomato and olives to the bowl containing the quinoa. Pour in dressing and gently fold to mix. Refrigerate until served.

 

Serves 6