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Vegan Italian Quinoa Salad
Lisa

Vegan Italitan Quinoa Salad

A simple healthy cold salad that is easy, full of protein, and fiber.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigeration 2 hours 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course: gluten free, Main Course, Side Dish, vegan
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 Cup Cooked Quinoa
  • 1/4 Cup Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder or 1/4 of a Onion, chopped.
  • 1/2 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 4 Large Black Olives Sliced.
  • 4 Large Green Olives Sliced.
  • 1 handful Grape Tomatoes or Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Cup Spinach
  • Salt and Pepper to taste.

Method
 

  1. Cook the quinoa to the package directions and set it aside to cool.
  2. Once the quinoa has cooled, add to a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Clean and wash the spinach, add to the bowl.
  4. Slice up the black and green olives and add to the bowl.
  5. If using a fresh onion, clean, chop, and add to the bowl.
  6. But if you are using onion powder, just sprinkle over everything in the bowl.
  7. Next, add the minced garlic to the bowl.
  8. Clean the tomatoes (if tomatoes are to big, cut into half) before adding to the bowl.
  9. Finish off by adding the salt, pepper, and the Italian dressing.
  10. Stir everything together and place into the refrigerator for a couple hours before serving
  11. Serve the salad with bread sticks or a toasted artisan bread on the side, Enjoy!