Quinoa Salad
Yield
9 servingsPrep
15 minCook
15 minReady
2 hrsLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ | cups |
quinoa
|
|
| 3 | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| ¼ | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
| ¼ | cup |
red onion
chopped |
|
| ¼ | cup |
dill weed
chopped |
*
|
| 1 | x |
salad dressing
|
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
freshly ground |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 | ml |
quinoa
|
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | each |
green bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
chopped |
|
| 59 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
chopped |
|
| 59 | ml |
red onion
chopped |
|
| 59 | ml |
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.
