Easy Quinoa Salad

Name: Easy Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped; 2 chopped garlic cloves; 14 cup white balsamic vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese; 14 cup safflower oil; 12 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups chicken broth; 12 cup red pepper, diced; 12 cup yellow pepper, diced; 12 cup green onion, chopped; 12 cup chopped sugar snap pea; 14 cup dried cranberries; 14 cup slivered almonds

16 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 chopped garlic cloves
14 cup white balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
14 cup safflower oil
12 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup quinoa
2 cups chicken broth
12 cup red pepper, diced
12 cup yellow pepper, diced
12 cup green onion, chopped
12 cup chopped sugar snap pea
14 cup dried cranberries
14 cup slivered almonds

Directions

1

In a mini processor, combine the basil, vinegar, and Parmesan cheese until the basil is pureed.
2

With the motor running, pour the oil through the opening and blend until smooth.
3

Season with salt and pepper to taste, pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
4

Salad
5

Rinse your quinoa in cold water.
6

In a saucepan, over medium heat, bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil.
7

Reduce heat and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes.
8

Cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
9

Remove lid, let cool and fluff with a fork.
10

In large bowl, combine quinoa, peppers,green onions, peas, cranberries and almonds.
11

Spoon on the vinaigrette and gently toss together.
12

Taste to adjust seasoning.