LEMON-BASIL QUINOA

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Try a new side tonight with our Lemon-Basil Quinoa. Fresh lemon and chopped basil complement the earthy, nutty flavor of quinoa in Lemon-Basil Quinoa.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa, uncooked
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayo with Olive Oil
1/4 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
8 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

Rinse quinoa in mesh strainer; drain. Add to small saucepan with water; bring to boil. Cover; simmer on low heat 15 min. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 min. Spoon into large bowl. Refrigerate 1 hour.
Mix mayo, dressing and lemon juice until blended.
Fluff quinoa with fork. Add mayo mixture and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.3333 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g