Quinoa Salad

By sherryl61

Ingredients

• For serving:
• 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

Preparation

Step 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.

In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled quinoa with remaining ingredients. Toss to mix thoroughly.

Serve chilled on a bed of greens tossed with a little dressing.