Grains

Quinoa Salad

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August 27, 2013
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  • Makes 8 cups
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A healthy, fresh salad that is easy to make and good for you! —Shirley

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Quinoa
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • Dressing
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cups fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 large carrot, diced
  • 1 red pepper, diced
Directions
  1. Wash quinoa well and drain.
  2. In a pot cover quinoa with 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt, bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes with lid on.
  3. Once done fluff with a fork and set aside to cool.
  4. Mix dressing ingredients together in a bowl and pour over cooled quinoa; mix well and refrigerate.
  5. Serve on a bed of lettuce and radicchio, or just with crackers or bread.

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