Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

by doseofshivs
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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This is a delicious vegan, gluten-free and Jain friendly salad made with a blend of white, red and black quinoa along with baby spinach, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, grape tomatoes garnished with a mint dressing.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keyword: Gluten-Free, vegan, Vegetarian, Jain Friendly

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup quinoa harmony blend
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup baby spinach chopped
  • 1/4 cup roasted red peppers diced
  • 1/4 cup grape tomatoes halves
  • 1/4 cup Kalamata olives
  • 2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/2 lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp mint leaves chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook 1/2 cup quinoa with 1 cup water; let it simmer for 15 minutes, covered.
  • Turn off heat. Remove cooked quinoa on a large plate/ bowl.
  • Make dressing my mixing olive oil, lemon, mint, sea salt and black pepper.
  • Pour dressing over quinoa. Begin plating salad by adding in the toppings.
  • Add baby spinach, roasted red peppers, Kalamata olives, and grape tomatoes.
  • Serve salad at room temperature.

Notes

I used Ancient Grains Harmony Quinoa blend. 

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