Dinner Low-Fat Low-Carb Low-Sugar Lunch Soup + Salad Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Adapted from: What's Cooking USDA Mixing Bowl Prep: 15 mins Cook: 45 minsServings: 6Quinoa is our go-to grain. And when mixed with colorful vegetables and fruits, it makes an incredible salad.Ingredients 1 cup quinoa, dry 2 cups low-sodium chicken(or veggie) broth 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1 teaspoon Fresh garlic, minced 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground white pepper ½ cup Fresh red bell peppers, seeded, diced 2 tablespoons Fresh scallions, chopped 2 tablespoons Fresh red onions, peeled, diced ½ cup Fresh cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup Black olives, sliced 2 tablespoons Feta cheese crumbled 2 English cucumbers 2 cups of dried cranberries*Choose organic whenever possible Nutritional InfoNutrition InfoPerServingDaily%Calories39820%Fat (g)1422%Saturated Fat (g)317%Carbohydrates (g)5819%Protein (g)1428%Sugars (g)290%Fiber (g)522%PreparationView As Slideshow Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy. Combine quinoa and chicken broth in a small pot. Cover and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low and simmer until broth is completely absorbed, about 10-15 minutes. When done, quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Fluff with a fork. A rice cooker may be used with the same quantity of quinoa and water. Cover and refrigerate. In a small mixing bowl, combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, olive oil, sea salt, and ground pepper to make dressing. Combine red peppers, green onions, red onions, tomatoes, and olives in a large mixing bowl. Mix well. Add dressing to vegetable mixture. Mix in cooled quinoa. Fold in feta cheese and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours. Serve chilled. Enjoy!TipWalnuts add great flavor to this dish.print TAGS: Bell Peppers, Black Olives, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Dried Cranberries, Feta Cheese, Parsley, Protein, Quinoa, Red Onion, Scallions, SimpleShare this:Related Recipes Salmon Quinoa Salad Grilled Peach + Beef Steak Salad Southwestern Chicken + Sweet Potato Skillet Cornmeal Crusted Chicken Nuggets with Blackberry Mustard Mango & Basil Shrimp Slow Cooker Golden Baked Chicken Wheatberry Chili Balsamic Braised Chicken