This Vegan Quinoa Salad with Orange Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish packed with vibrant flavors. The combination of quinoa, fresh vegetables, and a zesty orange dressing creates a delicious and satisfying salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1/3 cup almonds, toasted and chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
Mix quinoa and water in a saucepan
Slowly raise the heat, cover, and let it cook for 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is absorbed
Use a fork to fluff it up, then let it cool down
Put the cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, parsley, mint, and almonds in a large bowl
Pour orange juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and olive oil into a small bowl
Mix them together using a whisk
Add pepper and salt to taste
Add the dressing to the quinoa mixture and gently toss to cover everything
Enjoy! Serve cold
