Quinoa Power Salad

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Our Family® 100% Pure Olive Oil 

1 medium yellow onion, halved and chopped 

1 container (32 ounces) vegetable broth 

2 cups dry tri-color quinoa 

2 mini cucumbers, chopped 

1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and chopped  

1 1/4 cups refrigerated shredded carrots  

1 1/4 cups quartered cherry tomatoes 

3/4 cup Our Family® Chopped Walnuts 

1/2 cup balsamic vinaigrette  

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sliced green onions plus additional for garnish (optional) 

1 large whole beet, peeled and shredded (about 3/4 cup) 

Directions

1. In medium saucepot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add broth and quinoa; heat to a simmer. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes; uncover and fluff with fork. Cool quinoa mixture completely. Makes about 4 1/2 cups quinoa mixture.

2. In large bowl, toss cucumbers, avocado, carrots, tomatoes, walnuts, vinaigrette, green onions and quinoa mixture. Makes about 8 cups salad.

3. Serve salad sprinkled with beet and garnished with green onions, if desired.