Quinoa Summer Salad

If you are looking for something different and distinct to bring to a summer barbeque, you have found the perfect recipe. Gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian. The lack of allergy-inducing ingredients does not reflect the intense sensory-flavor experience you and your guests will enjoy.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 239 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 2 limes, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup white quinoa
• 1 cup red quinoa
• 1 ½ large red onions, chopped
• 12 grinds black pepper from a grinder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water to a boil in a pot; add white quinoa and red quinoa. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, 15 minutes. Set quinoa aside to cool while you complete the remaining steps.

Step 2

Combine red onions, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, sea salt, and black pepper together in a bowl. Stir in white and red quinoa.

Step 3

Whisk olive oil and lime juice together in a separate bowl; pour over quinoa mixture. Stir to coat. Add cilantro and stir to incorporate. Cover salad and refrigerate for flavors to blend, at least 4 hours.