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Quinoa Salad w/Basil & Feta Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 c Quinoa (Keen-wa)
1 1/2 c water
pinch of salt
Boil gently for about 15 minutes, until water absorbed. Cool
1 bunch green onion
6 oz of crumbled Feta Cheese
handful of fresh basil
8 oz of grape tomatoes
1 lemon
4 T oil (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Chop onions, cut tomatoes in half (scissors work well), chop basil. Stir all together with quinoa and feta in a large bowl. Grate the zest off the entire lemon. Juice the lemon. You can stir in a couple of T of olive oil. Sprinkle the lemon juice and zest over the mixture, stir and refrigerate. Serve cold.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Quinoa is the "wonder grain". It has the largest germ and highest protein of any other. I find it in bulk by the rice or in a box by packaged grains. Try it, you'll be happily surprised!

 

 

 

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