Quinoa Salad I

Description

Nancy O'Brion notes: I would make this work for me as a diabetic. I enjoy salads of any kind.

Ingredients

• 1½ cups quinoa
• 3 cups water
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup scallions, chopped
• ¼ cup red onion, chopped
• ¼ cup dill, cilantro, or parsley, finely chopped
• 1 recipe Savory Salad Dressing or Honey-Vinegar Dressing
• freshly ground pepper to taste

Procedures

1. Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat.
2. Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
4. Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb of your choice.
5. Mix well.
6. Add the cooked quinoa.
7. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
8. Mix well.
9. Add the cooked quinoa.
10. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
11. Toss again and add pepper to taste.
12. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional information

Food exchanges per serving: 1 starch/bread + 1 fat + 1 vegetable