1. Overloaded Quinoa and Bean Salad
Have you been eating the same salad for these past few weeks? Change things up with this easy to make quinoa and bean salad recipe from Happy Ongpauco-Tiu.
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 cup quinoa (variety is your preference or what is available)
- 2 cup water for cooking
- 1 small can garbanzo beans, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, seeds, removed and small-diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, seeds removed and small diced
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced and deseeded
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/4 cup red onions, diced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/3 cup mixed black and green olives, cut in half
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1/4 cup dried basil
- 1/4 cup dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Procedure
- In a pot, place quinoa and water then bring to a boil. Cook for 20 minutes. Set aside.
- Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Blend all dressing ingredients and toss in the salad right before serving.
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