Quinoa and Bean Salad with Basil Balsamic Dressing
Ingredients:
1 can mixed beans
1 bunch fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup quinoa
2 vine tomatoes, chopped
For the dressing:
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil (or thereabouts)
1 clove garlic, minced
1tbsp Dijon mustard
Salt ad pepper to taste
Directions:
1. To make dressing, mix garlic, balsamic and Dijon in a small bowl. Slowly pour olive oil into mixture while beating until it emulsified (thickens). Add salt and pepper.
2. Make quinoa according to pakage instructions. Allow to cool.
3. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing according to taste. (about 3/4 of the dressing worked for me)
Serves 2.
