New World Quinoa Salad

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Posted to Veg Recipes today. . .a great " no gluten " grain salad.

 

* Exported from MasterCook *

 

New World Quinoa Salad

 

Recipe By :Andrea Chesman

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

1 1/2 cups cooked black beans

1 cup diced jicama

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

1/2 red bell pepper -- diced

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

I took my inspiration for this salad from vegetables that originated in the New

World.The Incas might not have combined them with their quinoa, but you never

know . . .

 

To remove the sticky, bitter-tasting saponin that may still cling to the surface

of the quinoa, place in a blender with a couple of cups of water. Pulse the

motor on and off a few times, until the water becomes cloudy. Strain off the

water. Repeat with fresh water in the blender, until the water remains clear.

Strain the quinoa through a fine-mesh strainer and discard the water.

 

Place the quinoa in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Toast until tihe grains

are fragrant and lightly colored, about 5 minutes. Add the 2 cups water, cover,

and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer slowly for about 12 minutes,

until the water is all absorbed.

 

Fluff the quinoa with a fork. Turn out into a bowl and let cool, stirring

occasionally with a fork. When the quinoa is cool, add the black beans, jicama,

tomatoes, bell pepper, and cilantro. Toss to mix. Add the olive oil and toss

again. Then add the lime juice and vinegar and toss again. Season with salt and

pepper to taste. Serve at once.

 

Calories 228 * Protein 8 gm * Fat 7 gm * Percent of calories from fat 25%

Cholesterol 0 mg * Dietary fiber 8 gm * Sodium 16 mg * Calcium 40 mg

 

 

 

Source:

" 366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains "

Copyright:

" 1998 Andrea Chesman "

 

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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 211 Calories; 6g Fat (27.0% calories from

fat); 8g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 11mg

Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0

Other Carbohydrates.