Vegetable Quinoa Salad
Ingredients:
4c quinoa
4 1/2c water or vegetable broth
3/4t salt
1 1/2T fresh lemon juice
1 1/2c pine nuts, lightly toasted
1c finely diced celery, carrots, red onion, red bell pepper
1c chopped fresh basil
3T extra-virgin olive oil
Directions:
Place quinoa in large strainer. Rinse under cold running water. Transfer quinoa
to large saucepan; add 4 1/2 cups water or broth and salt. Bring to boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
Transfer quinoa to large bowl; fluff with fork. Stir in oil and lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
Mix in pine nuts and vegetables. Mix in basil.
Season with salt and pepper.
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