Quinoa salad

 
                                Quinoa Salad
 
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 Serving Size  : 9    Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Diabetic                         Nuts/Grains
                 Salads                           Vegetables
                 Vegetarian                       Mc
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1 1/2  cups          Quinoa
      1/4  cup           Dill, cilantro -- or parsley
    3      cups          Water
                         chopped
    1                    Green bell pepper -- chopped
    1                    Receipe Savory Salad Dressin
    1                    Red bell pepper -- chopped
                         Honey-Vinegar dressing
      1/4  cup           Scallion -- chopped
                         Freshly ground pepper to tst
      1/4  cup           Red onion -- chopped
 
 Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat.
 Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.  Bring to a boil, cover, reduce
 the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
 
  Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb
 of your choice.  Mix well.  Add the cooked quinoa.  Toss gently and add
 dressing of your choice.  Mix well.  Add the cooked quinoa.
 Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.  Toss again and add pepper to
 taste. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
 Food Exchange per serving: 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGES + 1 FAT EXCHANGES + 1
 VEGETABLE EXCHANGE Nancy O'Brion NOTES:
 (I would make this work for me as a diabetic.  I'm ENJOY salads of any kind.)
 
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