Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
By: iDiva
Region: Indian
Dish: Vegetarian - Salads
Servings: 2
Time to Prepare: 30 minutes
Ingredients
50 ml Balsamic Vinegar
30 ml Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 T Dijon mustard
6 cloves of garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
Salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste
1 cups quinoa
5 Sun dried tomatoes
1 red pepper, chopped
80 gms cheese( optional )
1 cup red beans ( boiled )
Directions
1) Make dressing by combining vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallots and olive oil. Season to taste.
2) Add quinoa to three cups of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes.
3) Rinse with cool water and place in a fine mesh colander. Boil water and place quinoa and sun dried tomatoes in the colander over the water. Cover with a kitchen towel and lid. Steam for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
4) Cook red pepper in a small skillet until tender.
5) Combine pepper and remaining ingredients with quinoa. Add dressing and toss. Enjoy! Done
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