Mediterranean quinoa salad
Prep Time30 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time50 mins
 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
 3 cups vegetable broth
 1 zucchini, chopped
 ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
 ½ cup broccoli, chopped
 ½ cup red onion, chopped
  cup olive oil
 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp dried dill
 1 tbsp dried parsley
 salt and pepper to taste
1

Cook quinoa as directed and rinse thoroughly

2

Bring broth to a boil, add quinoa and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until broth is well absorbed

3

Transfer quinoa to large bowl, mix in small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and allow to cool

4

In a small bowl, mix together remaining oil, vinegar, lemon oil, parsley and garlic in small bowl

5

Add zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli and onion to quinoa and toss well with dressing mixture, dill, salt and pepper

6

Chill before serving

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups quinoa, rinsed
 3 cups vegetable broth
 1 zucchini, chopped
 ½ cup mushrooms, chopped
 ½ cup broccoli, chopped
 ½ cup red onion, chopped
  cup olive oil
 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
 1 tbsp lemon juice
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 tbsp dried dill
 1 tbsp dried parsley
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cook quinoa as directed and rinse thoroughly

2

Bring broth to a boil, add quinoa and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until broth is well absorbed

3

Transfer quinoa to large bowl, mix in small amount of olive oil to prevent sticking and allow to cool

4

In a small bowl, mix together remaining oil, vinegar, lemon oil, parsley and garlic in small bowl

5

Add zucchini, mushrooms, broccoli and onion to quinoa and toss well with dressing mixture, dill, salt and pepper

6

Chill before serving

Notes

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (8 servings)