Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Quinoa Vegetable Salad

Cinda Sanner

(TDY#12129)

Ingredients

4 c. cooked Inca red quinoa
1 1/2 c. zucchini, diced
1 1/2 c. yellow squash, diced
1 1/2 c. tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 c. red and yellow sweet peppers, slivered
1 large avocado, chopped
1/2 c. fresh basil, chopped
Dressing:
3/4 c. fresh lemon juice
4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
salt to taste

Steps

Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine all salad ingredients and toss. Add snipped fresh basil leaves.
Step 2
Combine fresh lemon juice and olive oil in a shaker and shake until well mixed. Pour over salad and toss.
Step 3
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

* This is nice served in fresh pepper halves.