QUINOA SALAD

QUINOA SALAD

Ingredients:
- 2 cups quinoa
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons a lot more-virgin olive oil
- 1 cup sliced marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup sliced, pitted kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons fresh new spinach, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, lower inside 50 %
- 2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon recently grated lemon zest
- 1 cup balsamic vinegar, or extra to style
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup further-virgin olive oil, or further more to flavor
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried mint

Directions:
1. Assemble and measure all ingredients before beginning.
2. Prepare the pan or pot and preheat if the dish requires oven cooking.
3. Combine ingredients in sequence, stirring or layering for even cooking.
4. Cook until the texture and doneness are correct, then adjust seasoning.
5. Plate and serve hot, or chill first if the recipe is served cold.