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Summer Basil Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to prepare.

Summer Basil Quinoa Salad takes several minutes to cook.

Summer Basil Quinoa Salad makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Summer Basil Quinoa Salad are:

Salad:
1 cup Quinoa-rinsed
1/2 of a Red Onion-sliced
2 whole Tomatoes-chopped
1 Cucumber-peeled and chopped
1/2 cup fresh Basil-chopped
1/4 cup Pine Nuts-quickly toasted in a dry pan until fragrant and set aside for garnish

Dressing:
4 Garlic Cloves-minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil



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Here is how you make Summer Basil Quinoa Salad:

Directions:1) Bring 2 cups of water to a boil, add Quinoa, cover and simmer over low heat for about 15 minutes or until water is fully absorbed. Set aside and let cool.2) Whisk together all dressing ingredients except Olive oil. When combined, slowly whisk in Olive Oil, a little at a time to allow oil and vinegar to mix.3) Toss all salad ingredients with dressing and garnish with Pine Nuts.Read more: http://www.care2.com/greenliving/sexy-vegetarian-recipe-summer-basil-quinoa-salad.html#ixzz1Ih21wRZxServing Size: 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JACOBAWOLF.

The nutritional information for Summer Basil Quinoa Salad is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 162.9

• Total Fat: 8.3 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 154.9 mg
• Total Carbs: 19.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
• Protein: 3.6 g