A tasty and refreshing balsamic quinoa salad with lots of different colored vegetables and a sour dressing. Great for a quick and healthy meal!
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa. 2 cups water. 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar. 1/4 cup olive oil. 1 teaspoon honey. 1 red bell pepper, diced. 1 yellow bell pepper, diced. 1 cucumber, diced. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold water. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the rinsed quinoa and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is cooked and the water is absorbed. Remove the quinoa from heat and let it cool completely. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, honey, salt, and pepper to make the dressing. In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, diced red and yellow bell peppers, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and chopped basil leaves. Pour the balsamic dressing over the salad and toss to coat everything evenly. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled and garnish with additional basil leaves if desired.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
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