Steve's Quinoa Salad

By Steve-3

Ingredients

• 4 – 6 Basil leaves chopped
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Oregano or more per your taste
• 1 Red Pepper sliced
• 1/2 package frozen corn
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup onion, finely diced, per your taste
• I often add sliced zucchini or any vegetable you prefer
• Pine nuts or walnuts
• Dressing: (Ingredients are estimated amounts. I usually make more, and put extra in a jar for use during the week in other salads).
• 1/2 cup Lemon Juice
• about a third cup of Apple Cider Vinegar or sometimes I use Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon Honey or Agave
• 1/2 to 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Mix well.

Preparation

Step 1

Sauté all above ingredients in olive oil.
Then add ½ cup cooked Quinoa and toasted pine nuts or any other nut such as walnut if you prefer. This salad can be served warm or cold.

Dressing: (Ingredients are estimated amounts. I usually make more, and put extra in a jar for use during the week in other salads).