Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• zest of one lemon
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups cooked Quinta Quinoa (cooked according to package directions)
• 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 can chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
• 1/4 cup red onion (minced)
• 1 Medium red bell pepper (small dice)
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

1. Combine all of the first 10 ingredients in a small bowl and whisk well for the vinaigrette.
2. Toss all salad ingredients ( next 7 ingredients) in a large bowl. Add about 1/2 cup of the vinaigrette to the salad bowl and toss well.
3. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. You may add more vinaigrette if needed just before serving. Store any extra vinaigrette in the fridge.

Recipe adapted from The Right Recipe.