QUINOA VEGETABLE SALAD

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Protein-rich quinoa has been called the nutritional supergrain. Its light and crunchy texture makes it terrific in salads, like this well-dressed mix of colorful veggies.-Merwyn Garbini, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 small carrot, shredded
1 shallot, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely. Add the tomatoes, peas, carrot and shallot., In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice, vinegar, parsley, thyme, oil, mustard, sugar, salt and pepper. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Chill until serving., Place spinach on a serving plate; top with quinoa salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges