This fluffy confetti quinoa salad is loaded with fresh veggies and topped with corn chips for a crouton-esque crunch! Top it with a creamy homemade barbecue ranch for amazing flavor in every bite!
First, rinse your quinoa. Always. Never skip this step.
Bring a pot of water to boil with either 2 +3/4 cups water or broth.
Add quinoa and reduce heat to simmer.
Cover, leaving lid slightly ajar and cook for 12-14 minutes until fluffy perfection is reached.
While your grains simmer, chop the veggies and pile them into a large bowl.
Whisk together your dressing and set aside.
Once the quinoa is good to go, mix it into the veggies because, duh, salad.
Drizzle with dressing and top with tortilla strips!
Notes
To make your own snazzy shaker of barbecue ranch, simply grab your favorite homemade or store-bought ranch dressing and mix 1 cup of ranch with 1/4 cup of your favorite smoky BBQ sauce. Taste, then add up to an additional 1/4 cup of b.sauce to the dressing.Want it super smoky? Add a little smoked paprika into the dressing! Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!