Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Name: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 Cups Quinoa; 2 Cans Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 Cup Dry Lentils; 1 Can Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 1 Can Cannelli Beans, rinsed and drained; 1 Can Sliced Black Olives; 1 Pkg Grape Tomatoes, halved; 1 Large Onion diced; 2 Bell Peppers diced; 1 Tsp Garlic Powder; 2 Tsp Basil; 1 Tsp Salt; 1 Tsp Pepper; 1 Tbsp Oregano; 1 Tsp Granulated Sugar; 2 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar; 1 Juice from Lemon; 2 Tbsp Water; 1 Tsp Dijon Mustard; 1 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Thanks Mom @Thanksmom

This is the blend I have been looking for. An easy mediterranean salad with quinoa, lentils, and cannelli beans with a Greek vinaigrette dressing.

Thanks Mom @Thanksmom

This is the blend I have been looking for. An easy mediterranean salad with quinoa, lentils, and cannelli beans with a Greek vinaigrette dressing.

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Ingredients

2 CupsQuinoa
2 CansLow Sodium Chicken Broth
1 CupDry Lentils
1 CanLow Sodium Chicken Broth
1 CanCannelli Beans, rinsed and drained
1 CanSliced Black Olives
1 PkgGrape Tomatoes, halved
1Large Onion diced
2Bell Peppers diced
1 TspGarlic Powder
2 TspBasil
1 TspSalt
1 TspPepper
1 TbspOregano
1 TspGranulated Sugar
2 TbspRed Wine Vinegar
1Juice from Lemon
2 TbspWater
1 TspDijon Mustard
1 CupExtra Virgin Olive Oil

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Steps

1

Bring quinoa and chicken broth to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
2

Bring lentils and chicken broth to a boil, partially cover with lid and reduce heat. Cook for 30 minutes or until tender. Set aside to cool.
3

In a large bowl, combine quinoa, lentils, cannelli beans, grape tomatoes, olives, onions, and peppers.
4

For Vinaigrette: In blender add garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper, oregano, sugar red wine vinegar, water, and dijon mustard. On low speed slowly add olive oil until mixed.
5

Pour vinaigrette over quinoa mix and mix well.