Herbed Quinoa Salad

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A new kind of salad that has a scrumptious taste which is perfect for lunch or a light dinner.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 20 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 542 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 4 servings suggest servings
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cup green peas or snap beans
3 cups quinoa cooked, cold
1/2 cup goat (chevre) cheese crumbled, low-fat
1/3 cup parsley leaves fresh, chopped
1/3 cup tarragon fresh, chopped
1/3 cup chives fresh, snipped
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin

Directions

In a 2-quart saucepan over high heat, bring one quart water to a boil. Add the peas. Cook for about 4 minutes, or until tender; do not overcook. Drain and rinse under cold water.

Place the quinoa in a large bowl. Add the peas, goat cheese, parsley, tarragon and chives. Toss lightly.

In a cup, whisk together the lemon juice and olive oil. Pour over the salad.

Note: To cook the quinoa, bring 2 cups of water or stock to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Add 1 cup of quinoa. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until tender but not mushy. Drain off any remaining liquid. Fluff with a fork to separate the grains. Allow to cool before combining in salad.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 186g
Amount per Serving
Calories 542 19% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g17%
 Saturated Fat 2.0g9%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 2mg1%
Sodium 140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 94.0g31%
 Dietary Fiber 9.0g38%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 19.0g38%
Vitamin A 22%  Vitamin C 32%
Calcium 10%  Iron 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Very easy to make. Great for a work-day. I just set it up the night before, turned it on in the morning, and dinner was ready--with a salad waiting in the frig! The bonus is that it's very tasty, also.

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