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	* Exported from MasterCook * Fresh Herb and Quinoa Salad With Garden Tomatoes Recipe By : Serving Size : Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 9-09 Sep 2006 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup quinoa 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 3 scallions -- thinly sliced [white and light green parts] 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 1. 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 for about 6 minutes, until nearly all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender and chewy but not soft. 2. 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. 3. Slice tomatoes thinly. Arrange on serving plates. Spoon about 1 cup quinoa over tomatoes. Crumble feta on top. Serve immediately. Serves 2, with leftover quinoa "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 just 6 minutes! Here, we've substituted quinoa for bulgur in a version of the zesty Middle Eastern salad, tabbouleh." Source : South Beach Online newsletter, 0916.06 ChupaNote : Used 2 small Persian cucumbers and tossed with a healthy dose of red pepper flakes. Used a handful of chopped mint and another handful of parsley, and compensated with lemon/oil. Also added a handful of chopped kalamata olives. Which upped the calorie count. But negated the need for salt. I already had cooked quinoa in the freezer. But I don't think I've ever cooked quinoa in 6 minutes!!! Maybe there's some new instant stuff out there I don't know about. Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 19 September 2006. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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