Quinoa Salad
ingredients
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or low-sodium vegetable broth
2 large carrots, peeled and diced
3 large celery stalks, peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 scallions, sliced
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
Dressing
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
preparation
6 servings/serving size: 1/2 cup
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
1. Rinse the quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve under running water for 1 minute.
2. Bring the water or broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Slowly add the quinoa and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Meanwhile prepare all the vegetables and place them in a salad bowl.
4. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and set aside.
5. Remove the quinoa to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Add it to the vegetables. Add the dressing and toss well.
6. Refrigerate 1/2 hour before serving.
nutrition
Serving size: 1/2 cup
Starch Exchanges: 1.5
Vegetable Exchanges: 1
Fat Exchanges: 0.5
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 155
Calories From Fat: 31
Total Fat: 3 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 61 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 28 grams
Dietary Fiber: 4 grams
Sugars: 5 grams
Protein: 5 grams




