Name: Italian Quinoa Salad
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa; 3 cups arugula, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil; 1 cup zucchini, chopped; 1 cup fresh chopped cherry tomatoes; 8 ounces feta or fresh mozarella; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 3/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp honey; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper

Ingredients

Units Scale

3 cups cooked quinoa
3 cups arugula, roughly chopped
1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup fresh chopped cherry tomatoes
8 ounces feta or fresh mozarella
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
3/4 tsp dried thyme

Vinaigrette

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Place all of the vinaigrette ingredients into a mason jar and shake well until emulsified, set aside.
Place the quinoa, arugula, zucchini, tomatoes in a bowl and mix well.
Toss the cheese with the seasonings and fold into the salad.
Add the dressing, place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Category: salad, sides, vegetables, recipes

Keywords: Italian Quinoa Salad, Refreshing Salad Recipe, Mediterranean Quinoa Dish, Fresh Basil and Zucchini Salad, Arugula Cherry Tomato Salad, Feta or Mozzarella Salad, Herbed Quinoa Salad, Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette, Healthy Summer Salad, Easy Quinoa Side Dish