Quinoa Salad

2 hours Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

115 calories per serving view nutrition facts

9 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2	cups	quinoa
3	cups	water
1	each	green bell pepper	chopped
1	each	sweet red bell pepper	chopped
1/4	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	chopped
1/4	cup	red onion	chopped
1/4	cup	dill weed	chopped
1	x	salad dressing
1	x	black pepper	freshly ground

Directions

Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat.

Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.

Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb of your choice.

Mix well. Add the cooked quinoa. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.

Mix well. Add the cooked quinoa.

Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.

Toss again and add pepper to taste.

Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 146g

Amount per Serving

Calories 115 13% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.0g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	9%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 4.0g	8%

Vitamin A	10%		Vitamin C	47%
Calcium	3%		Iron	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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