Quinoa Salad (Sandra Lee)

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 12 Minutes

Ready In: 22 Minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups chicken or vegetable stock

1 hothouse cucumber, diced

2 scallions

1/2 cup roasted red pepper, diced

1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fines herbs (recommended: spice island)

1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

3 tablespoons slivered almonds

9 cups spring salad mix

1/4 cup light roasted garlic and balsamic salad dressing

Directions:

1. Combine quinoa and stock in small pot and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer and cover. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Let cool completely.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly.
3. Serve chilled on a bed of greens tossed with a little dressing.

By RecipeOfHealth.com