Quinoa Veggie Salad With Zesty Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Quinoa Veggie Salad With Zesty Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups quinoa; 4 cups water; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 cup canola oil; 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 red onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped

Servings: persons

4 cups quinoa
4 cups water
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 cup canola oil
2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 red onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, chopped

1
Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape the cooked quinoa into a large bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
2
Place the vinegar, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and mustard into a blender. Drizzle in the oil while blending at high speed until the dressing is thick.
3
Add the cucumbers, bell pepper, red onion, tomato, and olives to the bowl with the quinoa. Pour the dressing overtop and gently fold until evenly mixed.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups quinoa, 4 cups water, 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Quinoa Veggie Salad With Zesty Vinaigrette 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.

Quinoa Veggie Salad With Zesty Vinaigrette

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