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      Title: Quinoa Salad
 Categories: Diabetic, Nuts/grains, Vegetarian, Vegetables, Salads
      Yield: 9 Servings
 
  1 1/2 c  Quinoa
      3 c  Water
      1    Green bell pepper; chopped
      1    Red bell pepper; chopped
    1/4 c  Scallion; chopped
    1/4 c  Red onion; chopped
    1/4 c  Dill, cilantro, or parsley;
           - finely chopped
           Savory Salad Dressing or
           - Honey-Vinegar dressing
           Freshly ground pepper;
           - to taste
 
  Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter
  coat. Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil,
  cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until
  the liquid is absorbed.
  
  Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh
  chopped herb of your choice. Mix well. Add the cooked quinoa. Toss
  gently and add dressing of your choice. Mix well. Add the cooked
  quinoa. Toss gently and add dressing of your choice. Toss again and
  add pepper to taste. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before
  serving.

  Exchanges: 1 Starch/bread + 1 Fat + 1 Vegetable

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