Quinoa, Couscous, and Giardiniera Salad
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup dry quinoa
  • ¼ cup dry couscous
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2½ cups giardiniera
  • ⅓ cup feta cheese, chopped/crumbled
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup cucumber, diced
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 7 grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
  1. Bring a pot of water to boil. Add quinoa and cook 6 minutes. Remove from heat and add couscous. Cover and allow to sit 5 minutes.
  2. Drain through a mesh strainer and rinse with cold water. Shake as much water out as possible.
  3. Place quinoa and couscous in a large bowl and allow to sit 15 minutes then stir in ¼ tsp. salt.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and give a good toss. Add oil from the giardiniera to taste and adjust seasoning. You may want to add a little sugar, start with ¼ tsp.
Recipe by The Spice Kit Recipes at https://www.thespicekitrecipes.com/quinoa-couscous-giardiniera-salad/