Mediterranean Capsicum Salad

If you’re looking for a delicious, healthy, and filling salad that will excite your taste buds, try out this Mediterranean Capsicum Salad! Featuring peppers from the sunny Mediterranean region, this dish is bursting with flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked quinoa

1 red onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 large tomato, seeded and diced

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

1/4 teaspoon paprika powder

Salt and pepper to taste

1/4 cup parsley leaves, chopped

1/4 cup basil leaves, chopped

Zest of 1 lemon wedge (optional)

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

2 bell peppers (any color), stem removed, quartered lengthwise and seeded (leave seeds in if you like)

3 tablespoons tahini sauce (or other nut or seed sauce)

If you love heat and you’re looking for a plant-based dish that will warm you up on a cool autumn night, try a Mediterranean Capsicum Salad. This recipe is a simple and easy way to get your vegetable fix with loads of flavor.