You can turn this powerhouse of a healthy grain, quinoa, into a light dinner with some flavorful additions. This is a portable crowd-pleaser, so is ideal for a potluck gathering.
1Tbsp. fresh lemon juiceor more to taste, optional
3/4cupsundried tomatoesdiced
1/3cuppine nutstoasted
3/4cupcrumbled feta cheese
1/2cupflat-leaf parsley or basilfinely chopped (or more to taste)
15pitted black or kalamata oliveschopped
Instructions
Cook 1 cup quinoa according to the package directions. Remove it from the heat and fluff it with a fork.
In a medium bowl, combine the quinoa with all the other ingredients. Refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days before serving.
Notes
Do Ahead or Delegate: Cook the quinoa, juice the lemon, dice the sundried tomatoes, toast the pine nuts, crumble the cheese if necessary and refrigerate, chop the parsley and olives, or fully prepare and refrigerate the dish.Scramble Flavor Booster: Add ½ finely diced sweet onion, freshly ground black pepper and/or additional fresh herbs to the salad.Tip: An easy way to toast pine nuts is to put them in a dry skillet and warm them over medium heat, tossing them every 30 seconds or so until they are lightly browned and fragrant (but be careful, they burn easily). When you’re done toasting them, be sure to move them to a plate to cool so they don’t continue to cook.Like this recipe? Check out The Scramble's family-friendly meal plans to see just how simple getting dinner on the table can be!