Red Quinoa Salad with English Peas, Arugula, Mixed Herbs and Feta
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
Ingredients1 c. black quinoa (or red or golden)2 c. water1 c. spring peas2 to 3 c. arugula1/3 c. cilantro, chopped1/3 c. mint, chopped1/3 to ½ c. scallions, chopped½ to 1 small hot red chili, thinly sliced3 ounces of feta cheese, crumbled2 tbsp. olive oil (add a little extra if needed)Juice of 1 lemon2 tsp. red wine vinegarsalt and cracked black pepper to taste
Directions
1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes. If there's a little liquid remaining, strain quinoa and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Blanch peas for 6 to 7 minutes until tender. Plunge into ice bath.
3. Add peas, arugula, cilantro, mint, scallions, chili and feta.
4. Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOCCERGALAQ89.
1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 12 minutes. If there's a little liquid remaining, strain quinoa and place in a mixing bowl.
2. Blanch peas for 6 to 7 minutes until tender. Plunge into ice bath.
3. Add peas, arugula, cilantro, mint, scallions, chili and feta.
4. Drizzle olive oil, lemon juice, vinegar and season with salt and pepper. Toss lightly to coat.
Serving Size: 4 servings
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SOCCERGALAQ89.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 216.5
- Total Fat: 12.6 g
- Cholesterol: 18.9 mg
- Sodium: 1,446.4 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 7.6 g
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