True Lemon Basil Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 c

  fresh basil leaves

• 2 tbsp

  grated Parmesan cheese

• 2

  packets True Lemon

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• 2 tbsp

   olive oil

• 4

  garlic cloves, minced

  
  

• 3 c

  cooked quinoa

• 1

  15-oz can kalamata olives, drained (can substitute red kidney beans, if desired)

• 1 c

  chopped cucumber

• 1/2 c

  chopped, seeded tomato

  
  

• 1/2 c

  sliced green onion

• 2 c

  torn lettuce (bibb or butter)

• 1/2 c

  additional chopped vegetables (optional), such as yellow peppers, broccoli, or asparagus

Directions

1. Put basil in food processor with Parmesan, True Lemon, olive oil, garlic, dash of salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Set aside.
2. In medium bowl, stir cooked quinoa, olives, cucumber, tomato, and green onion. Mix in additional vegetables, if desired.
3. Add basil dressing, and stir to coat.Mix in lettuce, and serve!