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Quinoa Salad Recipe

Quinoa Salad

Amy
This vibrant Quinoa Salad is a celebration of fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients, ready in just 40 minutes. With only 20 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking, this recipe fits seamlessly into your busy day.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 recipe Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups arugula
  • 1 cup sliced Persian cucumbers
  • 1 cup mixed fresh basil and mint leaves
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • ¾ cup kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1 recipe Italian Dressing, plus 2 additional garlic cloves, grated
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup roasted chickpeas

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the quinoa, roasted tomatoes, arugula, cucumbers, basil and mint, feta, olives, onion, and pine nuts.
  • Toss to combine, then drizzle with half the dressing and toss again. Sprinkle with the salt, pepper, and a few pinches of red pepper flakes and toss again. Season to taste, tossing with more dressing as desired. Top with the roasted chickpeas and serve.
Keyword gluten-free, healthy, quinoa, salad, vegetarian
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