Vegan Quinoa Salad With Orange Dressing

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