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Lemony Quinoa Summer Salad

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This quinoa salad is vibrant with bright lemony flavors. The crunch from the grains and cucumber add nice texture to make this a perfect vegetarian summer side dish.

Ingredients

  • FOR THE SALAD:
  • 2 cups Water
  • ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Uncooked Quinoa
  • 1 cup Diced Cucumber
  • 1 cup Diced Tomato
  • ½ cups Chopped Basil
  • _____
  • FOR THE VINAIGRETTE:
  • 1 clove Garlic, Pressed Or Minced
  • 1 whole Lemon, Zest And Juice
  • 1 pinch Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 pinch Salt And Pepper

Preparation

Bring the water to a boil and add the 1/2 teaspoon of salt and quinoa. Turn the temperature down to a simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer on low for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water is absorbed and the quinoa has just a slight crunch to it. (If your water evaporates before the quinoa is cooked through, continue to add water a 1/2 cup at a time until the grains are tender) While it’s cooking, mix up the vinaigrette.

Mix together one clove of garlic that has been pressed or minced, with the zest and juice of a lemon and a pinch of sugar to balance out the acidity. Drizzle in the olive oil while whisking with a fork. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.

In a big bowl, combine the quinoa with the vinaigrette, cucumber, tomato, and basil.

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eadonham21 on 3.23.2011

This was the first time I’d ever tried quinoa and it was perfect! I’ll be making this again!

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