Delicious and Nutritious Quinoa Veggie Salad with a Tangy Vinaigrette Dressing

This quinoa veggie salad is a refreshing and hearty dish that is perfect for a light lunch or a side dish for dinner. Packed with protein from quinoa and a variety of colorful vegetables, this salad is not only delicious but also nutritious. The zesty vinaigrette dressing adds a tangy kick that complements the flavors perfectly.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
2. In a medium saucepan, bring the water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add the quinoa, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat and let the quinoa sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and transfer to a large mixing bowl to cool.
4. Add the diced bell peppers, cucumber, red onion, parsley, mint, and feta cheese to the quinoa.
5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the vinaigrette dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetables and toss gently to combine.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
8. Enjoy your flavorful and nutritious quinoa veggie salad!

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