Ingredients
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1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur
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2 cups water
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4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
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3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
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salt, to taste
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fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
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1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
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2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped
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1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
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Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water and drain.
- Bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10-15 minute (until water is absorbed and quinoa is translucent)
- Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
- Combine ingredients for the marinade, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
- Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
- Cover and refrigerate 2-6 hours or more. (Serve at room temperature).