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Zesty Quinoa Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/4 cup Lemon juice
  • 3 TBSP Olive oil
  • 1 TBSP Honey
  • 1 TSP Red wine vinegar
  • 1 TSP Minced garlic
  • 3/4 TSP Salt
  • 1/2 TSP Black pepper
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup Cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 small Purple Onion, diced
  • 1 cup Pecans, chopped
  • 1 can Garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Feta
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

Instructions
 

  • To prepare the quinoa, rinse it in a fine mesh strainer under cold water. This helps to remove any bitterness and improve the texture of the grain. Add the quinoa and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and set it aside to cool.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, dice your vegetables and drain and rinse your garbanzo beans.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine prepared quinoa, red and yellow peppers, cucumber, onion, pecans, garbanzo beans, feta, and cilantro.
  • In a glass bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine lemon juice, honey, olive oil, minced garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper, and whisk together well.
  • Pour the lemon juice/olive oil dressing over the mixed ingredients, mix it well.
  • Taste to see if more salt or pepper are needed.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Quinoa, Salad