Description
Hearty quinoa packed with veggies for a delicious and satisfying side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa
- 2 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock or water)
- 1/2 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1 tablespoon mint
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Rinse quinoa under running water. Add quinoa to a saucepan and stir in 2 cups of chicken stock. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 12-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and let cool for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, red onion, corn, cucumber, and mint. Stir to combine. Add the dressing and stir to coat. Serve immediately, or store in the fridge until ready to serve. This dish is best cold or room temp.
For the dressing
- Whisk together the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and salt until combined.