Toasted Quinoa Salad with Lemon and Herbs

By á-44499

Weight Watchers. 5 PointsPlus.

Ingredients

• tsp olive oil,
• extra-virgin, divided
• 10 oz uncooked quinoa
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about the juice of 2 lemons
• 2 tsp lemon zest, about the zest of 1 lemon
• 1/4 cups parsley,
• fresh, chopped
• 1/4 cup watercress, fresh, chopped
• 1 Tbsp thyme, fresh, chopped
• 2 medium stalks
• celery, diced
• 1 medium cucumber, diced

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium
heat. Toast quinoa in oil until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add water; cover, reduce heat to low and let steam for
15 minutes.
Place toasted, steamed quinoa in a large bowl and add
remaining ingredients; mix well. Let mixture rest for
15 minutes to an hour to allow flavors to combine. Serve
at room temperature. Yields about 1 cup per serving.