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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup quinoa, well rinsed
- salt
- 1 1/2 cups cooked or 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup ripe grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, minced
- 1/2 medium English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup pitted brine-cured black olives
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup small fresh basil leaves
- 1 medium shallot, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- freshly ground black pepper
Method
- In a large saucepan, bring the water to boil over high heat
- Add the quinoa, salt the water and return to a boil
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes
- Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl
- Add the chickpeas, tomatoes, green onions, cucumber, olives, pine nuts and basil
- Set aside
- In a blender or food processor, combine the shallot, garlic, mustard, vinegar, oil and salt and pepper to taste
- Process until well blended
- Pour the dressing over the salad, toss gently to combine and serve
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