Friday, July 11, 2008

Mediteranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Salad
2 cups quinoa
4 cups water
2 cups frozen peas
1 bag frozen sliced bell pepper and onion mix
1/2 cup kalamatta olives
1/2 cup Mediterranean seasoning

Dressing
2 tablespoons Sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 pinch Pepper
1/3 cup Extra-virgin olive oil


Directions

Boil water. Add quinoa, return to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer and cook till all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and add remaining salad ingredients. Cool completely.

While salad is cooling, wisk together dressing ingredients and set aside till salad is completely cool.

Combine salad with dressing and serve over warm pitas.

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