Name: Quinoa Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Ingredients: Salad:; 1 cup quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, (halved); 2 Haas avocados (semi-firm but ripe), (sliced or diced); 1 english cucumber or 2-3 persian cucumbers, (sliced); 1 medium mango, (sliced or diced); 1 red bell pepper, (sliced or diced); 1-2 radishes, (sliced); 1-2 green onions, (sliced); handful fresh herbs of choice for garnish, (optional); Basil Vinaigrette:; 2 cups fresh basil leaves or herbs of choice, (stems removed); 1 shallot, (roughly chopped); 1 garlic clove; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste); pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup neutral flavored oil, (such as canola, grapeseed, "light" olive oil, or sunflower oil)

Quinoa Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

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Servings 4

Ingredients

Salad:
1 cup quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 Haas avocados (semi-firm but ripe), sliced or diced
1 english cucumber or 2-3 persian cucumbers, sliced
1 medium mango, sliced or diced
1 red bell pepper, sliced or diced
1-2 radishes, sliced
1-2 green onions, sliced
handful fresh herbs of choice for garnish, optional
Basil Vinaigrette:
2 cups fresh basil leaves or herbs of choice, stems removed
1 shallot, roughly chopped
1 garlic clove
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup neutral flavored oil, such as canola, grapeseed, "light" olive oil, or sunflower oil

Instructions

Cook quinoa according to instructions on the package. Refrigerate or set aside until ready to use.
To make the vinaigrette, combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth, season to taste.
Transfer quinoa to a large serving bowl or divide into individual bowls. Top with the desired amount of toppings. Drizzle with vinaigrette, add extra herbs, and toss. Enjoy!

Quinoa Salad with Basil Vinaigrette