VEGETARIAN MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD ENJOY DAN:

VEGETARIAN MEDITERRANEAN QUINOA SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups vegetarian broth

8 cherry tomatoes, halved

1 English cucumber, sliced

1-red onion, halved and thinly sliced

1/4-cup kalamata olives

1/4-cup feta cheese

1 (15 Oz) can garbanzo beans,

3 tablespoons lemon juice

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 garlic cloves, smashed

1/4-teaspoons dried oregano, dried basil, chives and thyme

Sea salt and Seasoned Pepper Medley to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Cook the quinoa according to package directions with 1/2-teaspoon sea salt.

2.   Cool completely

3.   Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, basil, chives, add thyme.

4.   Wisk until well combined.

5.   Season with sea salt and Seasoned pepper to taste; set aside.

6.   To a large serving bowl add the quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, arugula, garbanzo beans, and feta cheese

7.   Drizzle with the dressing and top with fresh basil.

ENJOY DAN:                                   BON-APPETITE!!