QUINOA AND CUCUMBER SALAD

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In search of ways to eat healthier, I came across this recipe in Everyday Food Jan/Feb edition. This recipe provides a complete protein meal, but knowing my DH meat will have to be served with it!

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Grains

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced (both white and green parts)
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a med saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup salted water to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook until water has been absorbed and quinoa is tender, 11 to 13 minutes.
  • Transfer to a med bowl, and cool to room temperature.
  • To quinoa, add vinegar, oil, cucumber, scallions and parsley; season to taste with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
  • This can be served both room temp or chilled.

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