Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing

By SpartyGreenMom

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 15 oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 roma tomatoes
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 1/2 cups corn (I used frozen, thawed)
• 4 green onions
• {For the dressing}
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, or more to taste
• 1 1/2 tsp. basil (or fresh if you have it)

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from thegardengrazer.com

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse quinoa, and cook according to package directions.

Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and basil. Set aside.

When quinoa is done cooking, let cool. Then place all salad ingredients in a large bowl.

Pour dressing over top and mix well to combine.

Can eat immedieately or chill before serving.