Lemon, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Almond Quinoa Salad

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

olive oil

extra-large yellow onion, peeled and diced small

1 cup

quinoa (I use tri-colored)

1 1/4 cups

water

2 tbsp

apple cider vinegar

2 tbsp

lemon juice (zest the lemon before juicing it)

1 tsp

salt, or to taste

1/2 tsp

pepper, or to taste

1/2 cup

sun-dried tomatoes (about 3 ounces), sliced thinly (I use dry rather than oil-packed but oil-packed may be drained and substituted)

1/2 cup

chopped flat-leaf parsley

1/2

cup Fisher Natural Sliced Almonds

1 tsp

lemon zest, or to taste