Holiday Quinoa Salad

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 225.3
  • Total Fat: 11.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 396.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.9 g
  • Protein: 4.8 g

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Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    2 cups water
    1 cup quinoa, rinsed
    1 cup pomegranate arils
    1 cup cucumber in 1/4 inch dice
    1/2 cup chopped green pepper in 1/4 inch dice
    1/2 cup chopped green onions (incl green parts)
    3/4 cup finely chopped parsley
    1/2 cup chopped cilantro
    1/4 cup finely chopped mint leaves
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
    1 tsp sea salt
    freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

Bring water to boil on high heat. Stir in quinoa. Return to boil. Turn heat to medium-low. Cover and smmer 15 to 20 minutes or until water absorbed and quinoa is tender but chewy. Remove cover. fluff. Cool to room temperature.

Put 2 cups of quinoa in large bowl. Reserve remainder for another salad or side dish. Add pomegranate, cucumber, green pepper, green onions, parsley, cilantro and mint. Toss gently.

In large measuring cup whisk together lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over quinoa mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Serving Size: Makes

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JBARBER2009A.