Quinoa Salad

Love Quinoa, so here is another Quinoa Salad that we love for dinner!  One of the great things about this salad is that I can keep all these ingredients on hand in the pantry (and freezer) and have a wonderful tasty and healthy dinner ready in about 20 minutes!

1 ½ cups organic quinoa (I mix regular and red quinoa for texture and color)

3 cups water

1 bag defrosted artichoke hearts (trader joe’s), roughly chopped

1 can tongol tuna, drained

1 jar fire roasted red & yellow peppers, chopped

1/2   teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon honey

¼ cup red wine vinegar

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Salt, pepper, oregano (fresh if possible)

In a medium saucepan, add rinsed quinoa with water, bring to a boil and simmer until water is absorbed.  Meanwhile add chopped artichokes,  tuna and chopped peppers  in a large bowl, toss.  In a measuring cup add Dijon mustard and honey, pour in wine vinegar, then slowly whisk in olive oil.  Pour about ½ cup of dressing over ingredients, add the cooked and fluffed Quinoa.  Combine and add salt and pepper to taste and fresh (or dried) oregano.  If you need more dressing add, otherwise save for a salad.  Enjoy!!!