Name: Quinoa and Bacon Salad Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa; 2 cups water; 6 slices bacon, diced; 1 red onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tsp honey; Salt and pepper to taste

How To Make Quinoa and Bacon Salad

A savory salad packed with protein and flavor.

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 20 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
6 slices bacon, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse quinoa and add to a pot with the water. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Cook bacon in a pan until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon grease in the pan.
In the same pan, sauté onion and bell pepper until tender.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, bacon, sautéed vegetables, parsley, and dressing. Mix well.
Serve the salad at room temperature or chilled.