Ingredients

  • 1 cup quinoa or 1 cup bulgur
  • 2 cups water
  • Marinade
  • 4 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 -2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar or 1 -2 tablespoon wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or 1 teaspoon raw sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (or to taste)
  • salt, to taste
  • fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaf
  • Vegetables
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomato
  • 2 red onions, finely chopped or 8 -10 green onions, chopped
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 6 ounces black olives, sliced
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

Method

  • 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).