French Herb Quinoa Breakfast Salad
Light quinoa tossed with herbs, cherry tomatoes, and a mustard‑free vinaigrette.

Total
20 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Rinse quinoa, then combine with water in a saucepan; bring to boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
- 2
Fluff quinoa with a fork and let cool slightly.
- 3
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, tarragon, chives, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Toss quinoa with dressing and cherry tomatoes.
- 5
Serve at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
340
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 10 g |
| Carbohydrate | 45 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
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