Quinoa Feta Salad With Basil Cilantro Vinaigrette

Name: Quinoa Feta Salad With Basil Cilantro Vinaigrette
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked quinoa; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (I use the lemon-garlic kind); 2 cups corn (fresh steamed or frozen-thawed); 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1 lb fresh spinach; 3/4 cup fresh basil; 3/4 cup fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; salt and pepper

Submitted by livimeikle

"Healthy, delicious and easy to make ahead."

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Ready In:: 1hr 15mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 12

ingredients

2 cups uncooked quinoa
4 cups vegetable broth
¹⁄₂ red onion, finely chopped
6 ounces feta cheese, crumbled (I use the lemon-garlic kind)
2 cups corn (fresh steamed or frozen-thawed)
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
1 lb fresh spinach
³⁄₄ cup fresh basil
³⁄₄ cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
¹⁄₂ cup olive oil
salt and pepper

directions

Cook quinoa according to package instructions, substituting vegetable broth for water. Cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa, corn, feta and onion.
In a blender or food processor, combine basil, cilantro, vinegar and olive oil till completely smooth.
Stir vinaigrette mixture into quinoa mixture, still till thoroughly combined.
If making ahead, refrigerate quinoa mixture till serving. Serve over beds of spinach and top with tomatoes.