Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad Recipe

Name: Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salad; 1 cup red quinoa; 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth; 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 medium red onion, chopped; 1 cup tomatoes, cut in 1/2 (cherry, grape, heirloom); 1/4 cup basil, julienned; 1 cup Baby Spinach; 1/2 cup baby arugula; Dressing; 3 large lemons, squeezed and zested; 1/2 cup packed fresh basil; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

Servings: persons

Salad
1 cup red quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth
1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, chopped
1 cup tomatoes, cut in 1/2 (cherry, grape, heirloom)
1/4 cup basil, julienned
1 cup Baby Spinach
1/2 cup baby arugula
Dressing
3 large lemons, squeezed and zested
1/2 cup packed fresh basil
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper

1
Rinse quinoa and prepare (1 cup quinoa, 2 cups broth) on stove or in rice maker.
2
Chop bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes tomatoes and combine in large bowl. Add spinach and arugula to bowl. Julienne basil and add to bowl.
3
Dressing: Zest and juice lemons for 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Combine lemon juice and zest in a food processor with garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Blend adding olive oil until well blended.
4
Pour 1/3 of dressing on ingredients in the bowl. Toss to combine.
5
Add quinoa to bowl. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if needed.
6
Serve hot or cold.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salad, 1 cup red quinoa, 2 cups vegetable broth or 2 cups chicken broth, 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

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