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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This salad was so good - and low in calories too! Recipe source: Bon Appetit (February 2008) Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1 lemon, juice of |
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, plus |
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup quinoa, rinsed |
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped |
1 tomato, seeded and chopped |
1/4 cup mint leaf, chopped |
red leaf lettuce, torn |
Directions:
1. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add quinoa; cover, reduce heat to low and until for 12-15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat; transfer to a large bowl and set aside to cool.
2. In a jar or bowl whisk together dressing ingredients (olive oil - garlic, using the 2 tablespoons parsley), season with salt and pepper if desired. Set aside.
3. Add cumcumber, tomato, mint and the remaining 1/2 cup parsley. Toss.
4. Place lettuce in a large salad bowl, add salad ingredients and dressing and toss.
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