Vegetarian and Vegan

Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups quinoa (okay to add extra)
• 2 tsp granulated onion powder
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 2-3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 (16 oz) can olives, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 bunch green onions, sliced (about 8)
• 1 small head Romaine, chopped
• 1 small cucumber, diced
• 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved (about 30)
• 2 radishes, minced, optional
• 1 recipe Creamy Vegan Italian Dressing

Directions

1. Stir the first four ingredients together (the quinoa, onion powder, basil, and oregano).
2. Add the garlic and olives.
3. When cool, add the vegetables.
4. Drizzle on 1 recipe of Creamy Vegan Italian Dressing. Stir and serve.

Notes

• The original does not say whether the quinoa is measured cooked or dry, and has no cooking instructions.