QUINOA & RAW VEGETABLE SALAD

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This is the healthiest salad I could come up with for a good friend of mine who is vegetarian. It is so fresh and tastes great. Good as a side dish with hummus and pita. Enjoy!

Provided by K-Jon Chef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h30m

Yield 1 4 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup quinoa (must rinse! or it will be bitter also I toast mine for a nutty flavor!)
3 cups vegetables or 3 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon turmeric (for color) (optional)
3/4 cup beet (fresh washed and peeled) (optional)
3/4 cup sweet onion
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup celery, diced fine
1/2 cup bell pepper (multicolor looks great!)
1/2 cup radish (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic (fresh diced extra fine)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup red wine or 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Italian parsley, flat leaf
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Dice fine all vegetables, I cut into "matchsticks" and dice in uniform.
  • Toast rinsed grain with onion, then add stock with turmeric, 15 minutes or till liquid is absorbed.
  • now make the dressing, oil, vinegar, garlic, mustard, parsley salt & pepper.
  • toss well with quinoa and vegetables
  • Let sit over night if possible, or a few hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.4, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 46.5, Carbohydrate 35.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.7, Protein 6.4

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