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Vegan Quinoa Sal

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Prep/Total Time: 30 min

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6 cup

Toasting the grain before it simmers isn't essential, but it does add a pleasant nuttiness to the flavor of this vegan quinoa salad. Mix and match whatever fresh herbs and veggies you have on hand. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wiscons

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Ingredient

1-1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed and well draine

3 cups wate

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oi

1 tablespoon grated lemon zes

1/4 cup lemon juic

4 garlic cloves, mince

6 tablespoons minced fresh parsle

6 tablespoons minced fresh min

1-1/2 teaspoons sal

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halve

2 mini cucumbers, slice

1 medium sweet red pepper, choppe

1/2 cup chopped red onio

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1/2 cup chopped red onion

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook and stir quinoa over medium-high heat 3-5 minutes or until toasted. Add the water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Cool slightly.

In a small bowl, whisk oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, mint and salt. Add vegetables to quinoa; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 227 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 449mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1-1/2 starch