Zesty Quinoa Salad
This herbed Quinoa Salad is tossed with a zesty lemon honey vinaigrette, bursting with flavors! Serve as a side dish or full meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ c quinoa, make according to package directions
- ¾ cup DeLalllo grilled artichokes, roughly chopped
- ⅓ c DeLallo Castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- ⅓ c mint, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 ½ c cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 Persian cucumbers, or 1/2 small English cucumber, cut into 1’’ quarters
- 6 baby bell peppers, diced
Instructions
- Cook quinoa according to package directions; allow to cool before mixing.
- MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, combine the lime, lemon, olive oil, and honey. Whisk until combined and salt to taste. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, cucumber, tomato, green onion, parsley, mint, green onion, artichoke, olives, bell peppers, and dressing.
- Mix well and taste for additional seasoning.
- Serve salad warm or cold.
Notes
Reposted from September 2020.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 187mg, Potassium: 316mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 963IU, Vitamin C: 47mg, Calcium: 42mg, Iron: 2mg