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Quinoa and Vegetable Salad (Gluten-Free)

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Quinoa and Vegetable Salad (Gluten-Free)

Enjoy the fresh flavors of this colorful side made with quinoa and lots of veggies.

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7 Ratings

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PREP TIME 20 Min
TOTAL TIME 1 Hr 10 Min
SERVINGS 6

1: cup uncooked quinoa

2: tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2: tablespoons olive oil

2: tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1: can (15 oz) gluten-free garbanzo beans, drained, rinsed

1: can (15.25 oz) gluten-free whole kernel sweet corn, drained

1: can (14.5 oz) gluten-free diced tomatoes, drained

1: cup chopped red bell pepper

1/3: cup quartered pitted kalamata olives

1/2: cup crumbled gluten-free feta cheese

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1 Rinse quinoa under cold water 1 minute; drain. Cook quinoa as directed on package; drain. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
2 Meanwhile, in small nonmetal bowl, place lemon juice, oil and basil; mix well. Set aside for dressing.
3 In large bowl, gently toss cooked quinoa, beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper and olives. Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.
4 Just before serving, sprinkle with cheese. Garnish with basil leaves if desired.

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Expert Tips

Quinoa is a tiny, pearl-shaped, ivory-colored grain that expands to four times its size when cooked. It's rich in nutrients, and unlike other grains, it's a complete protein.

Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.

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Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 350

(Calories from Fat 100),

Total Fat 12g

(Saturated Fat 3g,
Trans Fat 0g),

Cholesterol 10mg;
Sodium 580mg;
Total Carbohydrate 49g

(Dietary Fiber 7g,
Sugars 7g),

Protein 12g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

3 Starch;
0 Fruit;
0 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
1 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 1/2/2013 7:23:45 PM REPORT ABUSE jujulu said:

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I made this salad for my mah jong group. It was a huge success. Everyone had at least 2nds and I was asked for the recipe by several people. One friend made it for a relative with dietary restrictions. She said it was loved by even the 'meat and potatoes' crowd. I used frozen corn and sliced black olives. I think you could be creative with your ingredients and still have a winner.

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Posted 12/16/2012 1:51:44 PM REPORT ABUSE Janamike1 said:

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this was good, healthy and colorful. Make it a day ahead as it tastes better the second day. I substituted kidney for garbanzo beans and 1 can of diced green chilies for the red bell pepper. Also used Trader Joe's roasted frozen corn instead of canned. I seasoned with black pepper and left out the olives since I don't care for them.

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Posted 6/7/2012 12:41:48 PM REPORT ABUSE uwcooper said:

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The quinoa alone was great (!) - as were the black beans and the "dressing" - but it probably would have been a heck of a lot better with fresh corn - the canned corn added a flavor that was not good. I threw it out after only a couple of days. May try again with fresh veggies.

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