Recipe Info

Recipe courtesy of Northern Quinoa Corporation, Box 519, Kamsack SK, Canada S0A 1S0; Phone 866-368-9304 or 306-542-3949; quinoa.com

Nutritional Analysis
1 serving = 1 cup

Calories (kcal) 358
Carbohydrates (g) 30
Dietary Fiber (g) 8
Fat (g) 22
Protein (g) 12
Iron (mg) 1.6
Calcium (mg) 100
Sodium (mg) 220

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Quinoa Salad

from Gluten Free Diet, page 187

The delicate flavor of quinoa is similar to couscous. Cooked quinoa can be used as a pasta substitute in cold pasta salads.

Lemon Garlic Dressing:

• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup red wine vinegar
• ¼ cup canola oil
• ¼ cup water
• 1 lemon, juiced
• salt and pepper to taste

Salad:

• 4 cups cooked NorQuin quinoa
• 1 cup grated carrots
• ½ cup sliced green onions
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ¼ cup sunflower seeds
• ¼ cup slivered almonds
• 3 tbsp. sesame seeds
• ½ cup sliced mushrooms

In a small bowl, combine all of the dressing ingredients and let stand for at least 10 minutes.

Prepare the salad ingredients and combine in a large bowl.

Toss the salad with the dressing and serve.

Yield: 6 Servings