HERBED QUINOA SALAD

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Make and share this Herbed Quinoa Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups peas or 1 1/2 cups green beans
3 cups cold cooked quinoa
1/2 cup crumbled low-fat goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint or 1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/3 cup chopped shallot
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted cooled pine nuts

Steps:

  • To cook the quinoa: bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2 quart saucepan.
  • Add 1 cup of quinoa.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy.
  • Drain off any remaining liquid.
  • Fluff with a fork to separate the grains.
  • Allow to cool before combining in salad.
  • In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil.
  • Add the peas.
  • Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook.
  • Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • Place the quinoa in a large bowl.
  • Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, basil, tarragon and chives.
  • Toss lightly.
  • In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil.
  • Pour over the salad.
  • Top with pine nuts.

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