Greek Quinoa Salad
Source of Recipe
KSL
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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