Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

"Nice light salad with a punch of protein from the quinoa. I like adding chopped mango or small mozzeralla balls to the salad for added kick depending on my mood. Extra dressing is great for marinades or additional salad dressing."
 
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Ready In:
30mins
Ingredients:
14
Serves:
4-6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Rinse quinoa and prepare (1 cup quinoa, 2 cups broth) on stove or in rice maker.
  • Chop bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes tomatoes and combine in large bowl. Add spinach and arugula to bowl. Julienne basil and add to bowl.
  • Dressing: Zest and juice lemons for 2 teaspoons lemon zest and 1/4 cup lemon juice. Combine lemon juice and zest in a food processor with garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Blend adding olive oil until well blended.
  • Pour 1/3 of dressing on ingredients in the bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Add quinoa to bowl. Toss to combine. Add more dressing if needed.
  • Serve hot or cold.

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