Mediterranean Quinoa

• 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
• 4 tsp. olive oil
• 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 medium red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup chopped cucumber
• 1/2 cup kalamata or other good-quality black olives, pitted and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cups cooked quinoa

1. In glass jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil, garlic, ground pepper and salt.
2. Seal and shake well.
3. In large bowl, combine bell peppers, cucumber, olives, onion and parsley.
4. Mix well.
5. Add vinegar mixture and toss to coat.
6. Add quinoa, stir gently but thoroughly to combine; serve.

red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, freshly ground pepper, salt, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, cucumber, black olives, red onion, parsley, quinoa

Taken from www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/mediterranean-quinoa/ (may not work)