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Recipes - Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Recipe Name

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Submitted by

dmanmont

Recipe Description

A great, flavorful cold salad using that super-food, quinoa.

Quantity	0	Quantity Unit		Servings
Prep Time (minutes)	30	Cook Time (minutes)	30	Ready In (minutes)	60

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Ingredients
Amt.	Measure	Ingredient



1	cup	quinoa
2	cups	Vegetable stock
4	tablespoons	orange juice
3	tablespoons	lemon juice fresh
2	tablespoons	olive oil
2	tablespoons	balsamic vinegar
1	teaspoon packed	brown sugar
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
1	dash	salt
1	dash	black pepper
1/2	teaspoon	Red pepper, flakes
8	tablespoons	basil
1/3	cup	Tomatoes, sun-dried, chopped
10	stalks	green onion tops, chopped
2	cups cherry tomatoes	cherry/grape tomatoes
4	tablespoons	kalamata olives, sliced
3/4	cup	pine nuts
10	spears small (5" long or less)	Asparagus

Steps

Sequence	Step

1	Rinse quinoa in a strainer under running water.
2	Bring stock to a boil.
3	Add quinoa and let it simmer for 10 - 15 minutes (until stock is absorbed)
4	Set aside to cool. Meanwhile prepare vegetables.
5	Combine ingredients for the dressing, pour over cooled quinoa and stir to mix.
6	Add herbs and vegetables. Stir again. Sprinkle with pine nuts.
7	Cover and refrigerate 2 - 6 hours or 24 hours for maximum flavor.

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