GARDEN QUINOA SALAD

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This recipe is special to me because it's delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy the leftovers while they're fresh! -Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well drained
3 cups water
1 pound fresh asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 pound fresh sugar snap peas
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 tablespoons salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large bowl., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add asparagus and snap peas; cook, uncovered, 2-4 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Remove vegetables and immediately drop into ice water., Return water to a boil. Add green beans; cook 3-4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove beans and drop into ice water. Drain vegetables; pat dry. , In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, lemon zest and salt. Add tomatoes and blanched vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Top with pumpkin seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 16g protein.