Easy Quinoa Salad

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 2 chopped garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup safflower oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup yellow pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped sugar snap pea
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds

Recipe

• 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. in a saucepan, over medium heat, bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil. reduce heat and boil gently for 10 to 15 minutes. cover, remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. remove lid, let cool and fluff with a fork.
• 6 in large bowl, combine quinoa, peppers,green onions, peas, cranberries and almonds.
• 7 spoon on the vinaigrette and gently toss together. taste to adjust seasoning.