TOASTED QUINOA, SNOW PEAS, TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes and Mozzarella Salad image

Provided by Podkayne

Categories Grains

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups uncooked quinoa
3 cups water
1 cup snow peas, cut diagonally
3/4 cup diced fresh mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup cucumber, chopped seeded
1/4 cup chopped of 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 extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Steps:

Toast quinoa in a medium sauce pan, about 5 minutes. Add 3 cups of water to the pan, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork and cool.
In a large bowl, combine quinoa and peas, mozzarella, onion, cucumber, mint, basil, and tomatoes.
Whisk lemon rind, juice, and olive oil in a small bowl.
Toss with quinoa mixture to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.3, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 245.5, Carbohydrate 26.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 2.3, Protein 7.5