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Balsamic and Herb Quinoa Salad

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Balsamic and Herb Quinoa Salad

Serve this cold quinoa salad with balsamic dressing as a delicious summer side to your favorite grilled meat, or try it alone as a great light lunch. I have been experimenting a lot with quinoa recently, and this is by far my favorite recipe. It's such a nice, healthy alternative to pasta and rice!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water

  • 1 cup quinoa

  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules

  • ½ cup frozen baby lima beans

  • water to cover

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds

  • 3 Campari tomatoes, diced

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions

  • 2 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks

  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

  • 3 tablespoons almond oil

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic

  • ¼ teaspoon salt