Ingredients
The following ingredients have 6 Servings
- 3/4 C (160g) Quinoa (white or multicolor, rinsed and drained)
- 1 1/2 C (350g) Water
- 1 C (140g) Frozen Sweet Peas (or 1 lb fresh shelling peas works here too, yielding about 1 C shelled.)
- 1 1/2 C (225g) Cherry Tomatoes (halved and/or quartered, about 1/2 - 3/4 pint)
- 1/4 C (70g) Purple Onion (minced, about 1/4 of an onion)
- 1 C (125g) Yellow Bell Pepper (diced small, about 1 pepper)
- 1 C (125g) Red Bell Pepper (diced small, about 1 pepper)
- 1 1/2 C (170g) Zucchini (diced small, about 1 zucchini)
- 3/4 C (125g) fresh Ciliegine Mozzarella (quartered (see note* for vegan option))
- 2 - 3 Tbs Fresh Parsley (chopped fine OR use fresh torn basil)
- 10 grinds of fresh Pepper
- 3 - 4 Sprigs of Fresh Thyme Leaves and Flowers (for garnish (optional))
- 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 1/2 Tbs Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Prepared Mustard
- 2 tsp Fresh Garlic (minced or grated)
- 1/2 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 3/4 tsp Fine Sea Salt (+ more to taste)
