Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Name: Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 5 oz. baby spring lettuce blend; 1/4 cup basil ribbons; 1 1/4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa; 1/3 cup shaved Parmesan; 1/2 cup almonds; 1/4 cup well drained julienned sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil; 1/4 cup oil from jar of sun dried tomatoes; 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp honey; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Course
Salad
Cuisine
American

Sun Dried Tomato Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Iris Warren

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A salad layered with tender spring lettuces, hearty quinoa, crunchy toasted almonds, bold parmesan, chewy bright sun dried tomatoes and a final finish of a tangy, rich balsamic vinaigrette. So much goodness in one super satisfying salad!

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Ingredients

Servings

5 oz. baby spring lettuce blend
1/4 cup basil ribbons
1 1/4 cups cooked and chilled quinoa
1/3 cup shaved Parmesan, slightly crumbled
1/2 cup almonds, chopped and toasted
1/4 cup well drained julienned sun dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, chopped (reserve oil)

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/4 cup oil from jar of sun dried tomatoes
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp honey
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

For the dressing combined all of the dressing ingredients in a jar, cover with lid and shake to blend.
In a salad bowl layer together spring lettuce blend, basil, quinoa, parmesan, almonds and sun dried tomatoes.
Shake dressing again and pour over salad.
Toss to coat and serve immediately.
Recipe source: Cooking Classy