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    Greek Quinoa Salad


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    Greek Quinoa Salad



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    Greek Quinoa Salad
    Ingredients:

    * 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained
    * 1 cup water
    * 2 grape tomatoes, cubed 1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach
    * 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion (1 small)
    * 2 tablespoons lemon juice
    * 2 tablespoons olive oil
    * 1/2 teaspoon salt
    * Spinach leaves, chopped (reserve some leaves to place on the plate under the salad)
    * 2 ripe avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced**
    * 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
    * roasted chicken breast, cubed
    * Optional Extras to add "Superfood" value: Black beans (rinsed thoroughly) Edemame beans

    Method:

    1. In a 1-1/2-quart saucepan combine quinoa and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

    2. Transfer quinoa to a medium bowl. Add tomato, spinach, and onion; stir to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Add to quinoa mixture; toss to coat.

    3. Place spinach leaves on 4 salad plates. Arrange avocado slices on spinach leaves. Spoon quinoa mixture over avocado slices. Sprinkle with some of the feta. Makes 4 main-dish servings.

    4. *Note: Rinse quinoa thoroughly before cooking to remove a bitter substance called saponin that coats the seeds.

 

 

 


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