Bruschetta Quinoa Salad
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup dry quinoa
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3/4 cup water or veggie broth
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2 cups of baby spinach [optional]
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2 cups of ripe tomato, diced
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2 cloves of fresh garlic, smashed and minced
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1/4-1/2 cup of cucumber, peeled + diced
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1/4 cup of finely diced/minced white or purple onion
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2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
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2 TBSP white balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
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5 large basil leaves, chopped/chiffonade[plus extra for topping!]
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1 tsp of fresh parsley, chopped [or 1/2 tsp of dried parsley]
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/8 tsp garlic powder
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a teeny sprinkle of dill
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your favorite balsamic vinegar or a sweet balsamic glaze [see below]
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salt and pepper, to taste
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optional extras
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finely diced green bell peppers
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or jalapeno peppers [I tried it with jalapeno - YUM!]
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a few spoonfuls of crumbled feta or goat cheese
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basil tip: Want perfect shreds of basil without the fuss?
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Break out your kitchen scissors and snip away!
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It's actually easier than chopping and the results are gorgeous.
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