TOASTED QUINOA, SNOW PEAS, TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

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TOASTED QUINOA, SNOW PEAS, TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Side

Yield 6 1 1/2 cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
3 cups wter
1 cup diagonally cut snow peas
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (Tabasco)

Steps:

  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa to pan; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork; cool. Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add peas and next 6 ingredients. Combine rind and remaining ingredients ina small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add juice mixture to quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat.

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