| Quinoa Garden Salad | Salad & Dressings |
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1/2 cup Quinoa
1 cup water 1/4 tsp. salt ----------- 3 tbsp. olive or salad oil 2 tbsp. snipped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried basil,crushed 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar |
1/4 tsp. salt
------------ 1 small cucumber,coarsely chopped(1cup) 1 med. green pepper,coarsely chopped(1/2 cup) 1 small tomato,coarsely chopped (1/2 cup) 1 green onion,thinly sliced lettuce leaves(optional) |
Put quinoa in a fine sieve and rinse under cold water.Drain well. In a med. saucepan,combine quinoa,water and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat;reduce heat to low and simmer, covered,for 15 minutes. Remove from heat;let cool slightly in saucepan. Drain the quinoa in a fine sieve if all the water hasn't been absorbed.
In a med. bowl,combine cooled quinoa,cucumber, green pepper, tomato and green onion. Using 2 spoons, toss gently to mix.
DRESSING:In a screw top jar, combine oil, basil, lemon juice,vinegar and salt. Cover and shake well to mix.Pour over quinoa mixture and toss gently until quinoa mixture is coated with dressing. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for several hours or until cold.
To serve, stir the salad, then spoon into a lettuce-lined serving bowl. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition info:109 cals.,8 g fat, 0 mg chol.,2 g protein,9 g carbo.,187 mg sodium, 2 g fiber. RDA:40% vit.C.