Haley's Quinoa Salad
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 cup dry quinoa2 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oilJuice from 2 lemons2-3 fresh mint sprigs, leaves removed and chopped2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves or parsleySea salt and fresh ground pepper, to tasteA handful of sweet and ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered2 tablespoons diced red onion- or use 2 chopped scallions1 garlic clove, minced
Cook the dry quinoa as you would raw rice: in 2 and 1/2 cups fresh salted water, covered, until all of the water is absorbed. I used my rice cooker to do this. The quinoa turned out fluffy, tender and perfect. Scoop the cooked quinoa into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, tossing lightly with a fork until combined. Taste test and adjust seasonings.
Cover and chill for at least two hours. Let the flavors mingle and get happy. I think this salad tastes even better the second day. Why not plan ahead and make it the day before? Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAKALANI22.
Cover and chill for at least two hours. Let the flavors mingle and get happy. I think this salad tastes even better the second day. Why not plan ahead and make it the day before? Makes 6 servings.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MAKALANI22.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 146.4
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 4.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 23.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Protein: 4.4 g
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