Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella Salad

Name: Toasted Quinoa, Snow Peas, Tomatoes, and Mozzarella Salad
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and drained; 3 cups water; 1 cup diagonally cut snow peas; ¾ cup (3 ounces) diced fresh mozzarella cheese; ½ cup chopped red onion; ½ cup chopped seedless cucumber; ¼ cup chopped fresh mint; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; 4 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil; 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard; ¾ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)

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2 Reviews

Quinoa grains are covered with a naturally occurring bitter substance called saponin. Although processors remove most of this soapy substance by either washing or polishing the grain, it is important that quinoa be thoroughly rinsed in several changes of clean water before it is cooked. For added flavor, toast it before cooking.

By Marie Simmons

Recipe by Cooking Light June 2007

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Yield:

6 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

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Directions

Step 1
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa to pan; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork; cool. Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add peas and next 6 ingredients (through tomatoes).

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Step 2
Combine rind and remaining ingredients in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add juice mixture to quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

265 calories; calories from fat 29%; fat 8.6g; saturated fat 2.5g; mono fat 3.5g; poly fat 1.5g; protein 9.1g; carbohydrates 35.1g; fiber 4.8g; cholesterol 11mg; iron 3.8mg; sodium 368mg; calcium 138mg.

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pluotsmom

09/14/2009

I have enjoyed this recipe many times. I agree that it needs more of the dressing. I add at least another 1/8 cup lemon juice, more dijon and olive oil to the mix. It has a very high yield, so unless you are feeding many I would cut the recipe in half.

foodieforpeace

07/05/2009

This was the side last night to a grilled provencale tuna steak. Very tasty, but really needs more lemon, which I added after tasting. Didn't have mint so used chopped cilantro and italian parsley. It worked.

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