Italian-Inspired Quinoa Salad

A hearty and flavorful quinoa salad with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.

Italian-Inspired Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Let cool slightly.
  2. If using oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drain some of the oil but reserve 1 teaspoon. Roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes, and Kalamata olives.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil (including reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes, if using), lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss gently to combine.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
  7. For best flavor, let the salad sit for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Cuisine: Italian

Suitability: Gluten-Free,Dairy-Free,Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 0 mins

Serving Size: 1

Meal Type: lunch