quinoa-vegetable-salad.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat the canola oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the garlic and 1/4 cup onion in the hot oil until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and bring to a boil; stir the quinoa into the mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover. Simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes. Drain any remaining water from the quinoa with a mesh strainer and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Refrigerate until cold.",
        "Stir the tomato, carrots, bell pepper, cucumber, corn, and 1/4 cup red onion into the chilled quinoa. Season with cilantro, mint, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the salad; gently stir until evenly mixed."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "1 teaspoon canola oil",
        "1 tablespoon minced garlic",
        "1/4 cup diced (yellow or purple) onion",
        "2 1/2 cups water",
        "2 teaspoons salt, or to taste",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper",
        "2 cups quinoa",
        "3/4 cup diced fresh tomato",
        "3/4 cup diced carrots",
        "1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper",
        "1/2 cup diced cucumber",
        "1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed",
        "1/4 cup diced red onion",
        "1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro",
        "1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint",
        "1 teaspoon salt",
        "1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper",
        "2 tablespoons olive oil",
        "3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Quinoa Vegetable Salad",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/172050/quinoa-vegetable-salad/"
}