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Quinoa Salad

                     *  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Quinoa Salad

Recipe By     : Fresh Fields
This salad is so pretty, and can be considered to be a main dish - just serve 
it on pretty lettuce leaves.

Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads                           Vegetarian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  cups          quinoa -- uncooked
   2 1/2  cups          water
   6      Tablespoons   orange juice
   2      Tablespoons   fresh lime juice
   1      Tablespoon    balsamic vinegar
     1/4  teaspoon      sea salt -- optional
     1/2  cup           corn kernels
     1/2  cup           scallion -- sliced
     1/2  cup           red peppers -- diced
   2      Tablespoons   diced red onion -- finely chopped

Bring water to a boil.  Add quinoa and return to a boil, add salt, cover, 
reduce heat and simmer 18 minutes.  Turn off heat, let sit 15 minutes 
(covered).  Fluff with a fork in to a bowl to cool.  While cooling, fluff 
occasionally.
Mix juices, vinegar and salt together.  When quinoa is cooled, add dressing 
to grain.  Fold in vegetables, chill and serve.

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