Lemony Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs

Name: Lemony Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs
Ingredients: QUINOA SALAD; - 2½ cups cooked quinoa, well-chilled; - 1½ cups diced fresh tomatoes; - 1 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed, if canned; - ½ cup minced fresh parsley; - 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil; - 1 medium sweet onion, diced; - Salt, to taste; LEMONY DRESSING; - 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice; - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; - 1 tablespoon maple syrup; - 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend; - ¼ teaspoon salt; - Freshly ground pepper, to taste; - Dash cayenne pepper (optional)

From Jazzy Vegetarian

Recipe Ingredients

QUINOA SALAD
- 2½ cups cooked quinoa, well-chilled
- 1½ cups diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed, if canned
- ½ cup minced fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- Salt, to taste
LEMONY DRESSING
- 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- Dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Recipe Instructions

- Put all of the Quinoa Salad ingredients into a large bowl and gently toss using a large spoon, to combine.

- Put all of the Lemony Dressing ingredients into a small bowl and briskly whisk to emulsify.

- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently stir to combine. Season with more salt and pepper, to taste, if desired. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to develop. Serve cold.