Balsamic Quinoa Salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 337kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup – ½ best quality extra virgin olive oil - depending on if you are watching calories
- 2 T Dijon mustard
- 6 cloves of garlic - minced
- 2 shallots - minced
- Salt - pepper and cayenne pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups quinoa
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers
- 4 oz blue cheese
- 1 can black beans
Instructions
- Make dressing by combining vinegar, mustard, garlic, shallots and olive oil; season to taste.
- Prepare quinoa according to package directions; allow to cool.
- Combine roasted red pepper and remaining ingredients with quinoa.
- Add dressing and toss.
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