Lemon Quinoa Salad
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1½ oz. red bell pepper
  • ¼ cup dried currants
  • ¼ cup pine nuts (slivered almonds work too)
  • ¼ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon honey
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and water. Bring the water to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover. Cook until all of the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff the quinoa with a fork and let cool.
  2. Add the chopped bell pepper, currants, pine nuts and parsley. Stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the quinoa salad and stir to combine. Top with green onions and serve at room temperature or refrigerate, covered until ready to serve. Keeps about 3 days.
Recipe by In Good Taste at https://ingoodtaste.kitchen/vegan-lemon-quinoa-salad/