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Quinoa Mediterranean Salad




Source of Recipe


healthy cooking with cindy


Recipe Introduction


Nice salad


List of Ingredients




1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup green onions chopped
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup radish, chopped
2 TB fresh mint, chopped
4 TB fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup flat leaf Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Recipe



Place quinoa in a fine mesh strainer, place under running water and rinse until water runs clear. Drain well and place in 1-1/2 quart saucepan. Add 2 cups water or broth and bring to a boil. cover and simmer on low for 15 to 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is fluffy. Let cool and place in mixing bowl. Mix in the garlic, onions, tomatoes, cucumber and radish. Add the fresh herbs, mint, cilantro, Italian parsley. Stir in lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil. Gently fold in the feta crumbles and olives. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight to chill and allow flavors to blend. To serve, place a bed of spinach greens on a salad plate and mount the quinoa salad on top.