Mediterranean Quinoa Salad | Nourishing Meals®

Ingredients

• 2 cups quinoa
• 3½ cups water
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• 3 cups cooked white beans
• 2 medium carrots chopped
• 14 ounces quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 1 cup pitted kalamata olives
• ½ cup olive oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 cups baby spinach
• ½ cup fresh basil
• ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds
• ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic crushed
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• ½ teaspoon Herbamare (or sea salt)