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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Bell Peppers Recipe

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad with Cherry Tomatoes & Bell Peppers recipe

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This is a yummy salad with quinoa, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers. It has a lemony dressing and fresh herbs. It's good for you and tastes fresh. You can make it for lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

1
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water and drain.
2
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3
While the quinoa is cooking, dice 1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper and halve 1 cup of cherry tomatoes.
4
In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar, 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of dried oregano to make the dressing.
5
Add the lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the dressing and mix well.
6
Chop 1/4 cup of fresh basil leaves and 1/4 cup of fresh parsley and add them to the dressing.
7
Once the quinoa is done, fluff it with a fork and let it cool for a few minutes.
8
Add the cooked quinoa, diced bell peppers, and halved cherry tomatoes to the bowl with the dressing and herbs.
9
Toss everything together until the salad is well mixed.
10
Serve the Mediterranean Quinoa Salad chilled or at room temperature.

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