Thursday, June 20, 2013

I made this. It was yummy.

QUINOA SALAD
 (adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com)

INGREDIENTS
 1 cup quinoa
 2½ cups water
 2 tablespoons olive oil
 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed orange juice
 ¼ teaspoon pepper
 ½ teaspoon salt
 ⅓ cup onion
 1 cup diced cucumber
 1 red pepper,
diced 2 tomatoes (or equivalent amount of cherry tomatoes), chopped with juice
1/3 cup Feta cheese

 INSTRUCTIONS
Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool. Sauté onions and red peppers. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, orange juice and salt and pepper to make dressing. Pour over quinoa and mix. Add all chopped vegetables, feta and mix it up. Chill for a few hours before eating. Feel free to add whatever other vegetables you like.

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