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balsamic quinoa salad

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Recipe by
Deni Elwood
@deni2020
The Villages, FL

Made this up when I was trying to think of things to make when my Vegan daughter was coming to visit. Very tasty and healthy. It was a hit with my daughter and husband.

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 45 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For balsamic quinoa salad

  • 3 c
    cooked quinoa
  • 1 c
    peeled and diced cucumber
  • 1 c
    halved grape tomatoes
  • 2/3 c
    pitted Kalamata olives
  • 2/3 c
    chopped spring onions
  • 1 c
    dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c
    good quality balsamic vinegar (I used tangerine balsamic)
  • 2 dash
    lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 c
    toasted slivered or sliced almonds

How To Make balsamic quinoa salad

  • 1
    Cook the quinoa and then put it in the refrigerator to cool.
  • 2
    Remove seeds from cucumbers. Peel and dice them.
  • 3
    Cut grape tomatoes in half.
  • 4
    Cut Kalamata olives into thirds. Make sure there are no pits.
  • 5
    Combine the cooled quinoa, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, spring onions, olives, and dried cranberries in a mixing bowl.
  • 6
    Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice with a whisk.
  • 7
    Pour dressing over the quinoa mixture.
  • 8
    Mix well. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill.
  • 9
    Garnish with almonds when serving.
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