Veggie Quinoa Salad

A colourful and irresistibly refreshing salad packed with crunchy vegetables and gluten-free protein rich quinoa.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup uncooked quinoa

1 medium carrot, shredded

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1/2 cup diced cucumber

1 cup frozen kernel corn, defrosted

1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

1/4 cup diced red onion

1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

Dressing:

2 tbsps white wine vinegar

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp maple syrup

2 tbsps light olive oil

salt and pepper to taste

Cook the quinoa as directed then cover and cool. Combine all the vegetables and parsley with the cooled quinoa and refrigerate. Mix the dressing ingredients together and when ready to serve pour the dressing on and toss together.  Serves 6 as a side or 2-3 if adding a protein for a meal. 

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