Vegan Quinoa Salad with Orange Dressing

This Vegan Quinoa Salad with Orange Dressing is a refreshing and nutritious dish perfect for any occasion. Packed with protein-rich quinoa, fresh vegetables, herbs, and a zesty orange dressing, its both satisfying and flavorful.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions:

Put the quinoa and water in a medium-sized saucepan

Bring to a boil, then turn down the heat

Put the lid on and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is done and the water is gone

Use a fork to fluff up the quinoa, then put it in a big bowl for mixing

Allow it to cool a bit

Toss the quinoa with the red onion, parsley, mint, cherry tomatoes, and toasted almonds

Sprinkle to mix

Mix the dressing by whisking together the maple syrup, orange juice, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl

Add the dressing to the quinoa salad and mix it all together until its well covered

Add pepper and salt to taste

Serve right away or put in the fridge to cool down before serving