Fresh Vegetable Quinoa Salad

By devogirl

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 2 cups uncooked quinoa
• 4 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 cup peas, thawed if frozen
• 2 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 2 red peppers, diced
• 2 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• fresh thyme
• Dressing:
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried, oregano
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth

Preparation

Step 1

In a saucepan, combine quinoa with 4 cups water or broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce to low and simmer until water has evaporated and quinoa is cooked and fluffy, about 15 minutes. Use warm or chilled. Toss with remaining "salad" ingredients and set aside. Whisk dressing and adjust to taste. Add salt and pepper if desired. Pour dressing over quinoa salad, mix and serve.