Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

By Thrive Life · 5 servings

10m prep time
15m cook time
This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is packed with flavor and healthy ingredients!
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Ingredients

  • 1 c. Quinoa or THRIVE Quinoa
  • 1 1/2 c. Water
  • 3 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp. Garlic, minced
  • 1 c. THRIVE Chopped Chicken - Freeze Dried
  • 1 c. THRIVE Mushroom Pieces - Freeze Dried
  • 1/4 c. THRIVE Carrot Dices
  • 1/2 c. THRIVE Green Beans - Freeze Dried
  • 1 c. THRIVE Butternut Squash - Freeze Dried crushed or cut to small pieces
  • 1 3/4 c. Water, for reconstituting in the pan
  • 1/3 c. Kalamata olives, diced
  • 1/3 c. Artichoke hearts, diced
  • 2 tsp. Tarragon, freeze dried
  • 1/2 tsp. Thyme
  • 1/2 tsp. Iodized Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Peppercorn
  • 1/2 tsp. THRIVE Chefs Choice Seasoning
  • Dressing
  • 4 tsp. Lemon Juice
  • 3 tbsp. Capers, drained
  • 2 tsp. Dijon Mustard
  • 5 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp. Dill Weed
  • 1/2 tsp. THRIVE Chefs Choice Seasoning
  • Garnish
  • 1/2 c. THRIVE Shredded Parmesan Cheese - Freeze Dried reconstituted
  • 1/2 c. Pine Nuts, toasted

Directions

  1. Rinse quinoa and boil in lightly salted water for 12-15 minutes, or until tender and water is absorbed. Rinse again in cool water and set aside.
  2. Make dressing by blending lemon juice, capers, mustard, and oil until smooth, scraping sides of blender if necessary. Add salt and pepper to taste. Fold in the olives, artichokes
  3. In a large saucepan, heat olive oil on medium heat. Saute garlic until golden.
  4. Add mushrooms, beans, carrots, chicken, and squash to pan and saute for 1 minute to toast.
  5. Add the 1 3/4 cup of water, thyme, and tarragon, then simmer until water has evaporated. Stir occasionally, then sprinkle in the Chef's choice.
  6. Combine warm ingredients with the quinoa and dressing and fold together. Allow to fully cool
  7. Before serving, lightly toss with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese

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