QUINOA SALAD

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

Provided by Battle in Seattle

Time 30m

Yield 4 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 cup quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced small
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisin
2/3 cup almonds or 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted & chopped
1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup carrot, grated
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Rinse quinoa in cold water; drain well.
Combine quinoa with water in a medium-sized saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
Cook for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (Or, you may cook in rice cooker. Use same proportions as above.).
Remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove lid, fluff with fork, and cool quinoa to room temperature.
Combine cooked quinoa with the rest of ingredients, toss well, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510.4, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 995.3, Carbohydrate 67.5, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 13.1, Protein 15.8

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