Fresh Herb & Quinoa Salad With Tomatoes

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Fresh Herb & Quinoa Salad With Tomatoes
Wed, 09-10-2008 - 11:25am

Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes (Phases 2 & 3)

Makes 2 servings, with leftover quinoa

Description
Quinoa is a high-fiber grain that's loaded with protein. More good news: You can find it in your local supermarket or health-food store, and it cooks in 6 minutes! Here we've substituted quinoa for bulgur in a version of the zesty Middle Eastern salad, tabbouleh.

Ingredients
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup quinoa
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 scallions (white and light-green parts), thinly sliced
1 small cucumber, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons lightly packed fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
3 large beefsteak tomatoes, preferably a mixture of red and yellow
2 ounces low-fat feta cheese


Instructions
In a small saucepan, bring water to a boil over high heat. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt; bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer about 6 minutes, until nearly all the water is absorbed and quinoa is tender and chewy but not soft.


Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine juice, oil, salt, and pepper. Fold in quinoa, scallions, cucumber, and herbs. Toss until thoroughly coated. Season to taste as desired.


Thinly slice tomatoes. Arrange on serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup quinoa over tomatoes. Crumble feta on top. Serve immediately.


Nutritional information
350 calories
14 g total fat (4 g sat)
10 mg cholesterol
47 g carbohydrate
15 g protein
7 g fiber
410 mg sodium

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