Lunch Recipes Vegetable and Quinoa Salad

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how to make lunch recipes vegetable and quinoa salad

Ingredients:

• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 4 tsp. dill
• 1 ½ c. mixed broccoli, carrots and cauliflower (chopped)
• 1 c. peas
• 6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 4 tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 1 small red onion (chopped)
• 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1½ c. quinoa
• 3 c. water
• Salt and pepper to taste

• Bring 3 cups of water to a boil over high heat.
• Add in the quinoa.
• Let it simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Drain any remaining water and transfer it into a large bowl.
• Stir in 2 tbsp. of olive oil to keep the quinoa from sticking and allow it to cool down in the refrigerator.
• In a small bowl, mix together the 4 tbsp. of remaining olive oil with the vinegar, dill and garlic.
• When the quinoa has cooled, mix in the oil and vinegar bowl’s contents. Mix thoroughly.
• Mix in the broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, peas, onions, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Toss together and serve.