Basil Quinoa Salad

By maredan

Ingredients

• Salad:
• Quinoa -“Jing” and Kidney Support
• Olive Oil- Omegas
• Crushed Red Pepper- Blood Flow
• Pine Nuts-Zinc
• Onions and Garlic- Blood Purifying
• 1 cup Quinoa-rinsed
• 1/2 of a Red Onion-sliced
• 2 whole Tomatoes-chopped
• 1 Cucumber-peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh Basil-chopped
• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts-quickly toasted in a dry pan until fragrant and set aside for garnish
• Dressing:
• 4 Garlic Cloves-minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
• 3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Preparation

Step 1

Directions:
1) Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add Quinoa, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Set aside and let cool.

2) Whisk together all dressing ingredients except Olive oil. When combined, slowly whisk in Olive Oil, a little at a time to allow oil and vinegar to mix.

3) Toss all salad ingredients with dressing and garnish with Pine Nuts.