A hearty addition to any lunch, this salad pleases many palates. Quinoa, an ancient grain, is available at natural food stores and most supermarkets.
- Portion size 4 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine:September 2012
Ingredients
Method
In small saucepan, bring 1-1/2 cups water to boil; stir in quinoa. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until no liquid remains, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.In bowl, combine vinegar, oil, shallot, salt and pepper. Stir in quinoa, feta cheese, apricots, cherries and parsley.
Nutritional facts Per serving: about
- Fibre 3 g
- Sodium 220 mg
- Sugars 9 g
- Protein 8 g
- Calories 267.0
- Total fat 13 g
- Potassium 387 mg
- Cholesterol 17 mg
- Saturated fat 4 g
- Total carbohydrate 33 g
%RDI
- Iron 26.0
- Folate 12.0
- Calcium 12.0
- Vitamin A 8.0
- Vitamin C 5.0
