Ingredients

1 1/2 cups cooked quinoa see Recipe Notes

1 Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

1/2 cup diced cucumbers

1/2 cup chopped sugar snap peas

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/2 cup diced orange bell peppers

1/2 cup diced yellow bell peppers

1/4 cup grated carrots

¼ cup pine nuts

2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Mixed greens, optional

Instructions

Mix quinoa, vegetables, pine nuts, basil, and parsley. Pour Italian Salad Dressing over all. Stir well to combine. Serve alone or with mixed greens.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup)