Cherry Quinoa Salad
Jeanne
Hearty and simple, this salad is delicious alone or as a side.
ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 red pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/4 cup dried tart cherries*
- For the Dressing:
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. white vinegar
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- Pinch of sugar
- Sea salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds, shelled
directions
- 1
• Over medium heat, combine the quinoa and the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is cooked.
- 2
• Let cool. Toss with the red pepper, edamame, onion, and cherries and set aside.
- 3
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, and sugar. Season with the salt and pepper.
- 4
• Mix, to taste, into the salad and sprinkle with the sunflower seeds.
Source: Jeanne
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