Mediterranean Grain Salad

Recipe Ingredients

1 cup	237ml	Quinoa
1/3 cup	78ml	Red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons	10ml	Olive oil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Garlic clove - minced (medium)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Red bell pepper - chopped (medium)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Yellow bell pepper - chopped (medium)
1/2 cup	73g / 2.6oz	Chopped cucumber
1/4 cup	59ml	Sliced kalamata olives
		= (or other good-quality black olives)
1/4 cup	15g / 0.5oz	Chopped red onion
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Chopped fresh parsley

Recipe Instructions

Cook quinoa according to package directions. Meanwhile, make dressing: In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil and garlic. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Set aside.

In large bowl, combine peppers, cucumber, olives, onion and parsley. Mix well. Add dressing and toss to coat. Add quinoa, stir gently but thoroughly to combine. Serve warm or at room temperature.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Per Per Serving: 220 Cal; 7g Prot; 6g Total Fat (1 Sat. Fat); 38g Carb.; 0mg Chol; 85mg Sod.; 4g Fiber.

Description:

"Crisp bell peppers, red onion and tangy kalamata olives add texture and color to this refreshing salad."

Source:
Vegetarian Times, June 2002

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