Recipe Name Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Submitted by dmanmont Recipe Description A great, flavorful cold salad using that super-food, quinoa. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 30 Ready In (minutes) 60

Ingredients Amount 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.