Quinoa Salad

This bowl of delishiness has been my dinner for several days. I love the crunchy ingredients paired with the scrumptious dressing. Healthy and full of fiber and protein, this salad is a meal on its own or would be a delicious side dish.

Quinoa Salad

1 C quinoa

2 C water

1 cucumber, peed and diced

1 red pepper, diced

3/4 C cilantro, chopped

2/3 C feta

1-2 green onions, diced

1 C broccoli, diced

1/4 C Mediterranean Fig or Spiced Apple Pear Balsamic Vinegar

1/3 C olive oil

salt and pepper

1 tbsp dijon mustard

2 1/2 tbsp honey

Cook quinoa according to the directions on the package. Spread quinoa out on a Silpat and let sit for 7 minutes to cool.

In a mixing bowl combine cucumber, red pepper, broccoli, feta, green onion and cilantro.

In a mason jar combine balsamic vinegar, oil, mustard, honey, salt and pepper. Shake.

Add dressing and quinoa to vegetable mixture and combine.