Healthy Veggie Quinoa Salad
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 side salads 1x
Ingredients
- 1 c uncooked quinoa (I used tri-color)
- 2 c water
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 c shelled edamame
- 1 1/2 c shredded purple cabbage
- 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 hothouse cucumber, peeled and quartered
- 1/2 c red onion, diced
- 1/2 c parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 c olive oil
- 1/4 c white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- pinch or two of sugar, optional
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add quinoa, water, and a pinch of salt to medium sauce pan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked and liquid reduced. Set aside to let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine quinoa, red pepper, edamame, cabbage, chickpeas, cucumber, onion, parsley, salt and pepper.
- Whisk dressing and pour over salad; toss to combine.
- Store salad in the fridge for 4-5 days. Enjoy!!!
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