*NUTTY QUINOA SALAD

By Nicky

Ingredients

• Salad:
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cup Quinoa, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup diced english cucumber
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
• Sprinkle of salt
• Nutty Lime Dressing
• 3 tbsp. chunky peanut butter
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce
• 1 clove minced garlic (1/4 tsp.)
• 2 tsp. finely grated gingerroot (or 1/2 tsp. ground ginger)
• 1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
• Topping:
• 1/3 cup chopped salted peanuts
• Calories 273
• Fat 13.7 g
• Saturated Fat 2.0 g
• Carbohydrate 31 g
• Fibre 5 g
• Protein 10 g
• Sodium 256 mg

Preparation

Step 1

Salad:
Combine water and quinoa in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed. Transfer to baking sheet with sides. Spread in thin layer. Chill for 5 to 10 minutes until cool.

Meanwhile combine next 6 ingredients in medium bowl.
Nutty Lime Dressing:
Whisk all 7 ingredients in small bowl until combined. Makes about 1/2 c. dressing. Drizzle over salad. Add quinoz. Mix well.

Topping:
Sprinkle with peanuts.