Italian Quinoa Salad Serving Size: 4
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Stand Time 15 minutes

Nutritional Information

Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
Calories From Fat 30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Total Carbhohydrate 24 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 4 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin A 15 %
Calcium 4 %
Iron 10 %

Italian Quinoa Salad

Quinoa, a highly nutritious edible seed, is becoming more and more popular. Try it in this easy recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups water
  • 2/3 cup quinoa
  • 1/2 cup Wish-Bone Light® Country Italian or Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

  1. Bring water to a boil over high heat in 2-quart saucepan. Add quinoa and return to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook covered 12 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat, fluff and let stand covered 15 minutes.
  2. Combine quinoa with remaining ingredients in serving bowl. Chill, if desired.

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