Next Generation Life Fitness

Aztecan Quinoa Salad

Preptime: 40 min.
Cooktime: 15 min.

Calories: 276
Carbs: 29g
Fat: 15g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 6g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 451mg

Ingredients:
12 cups water
1 1/2 cups quinoa, rinsed
5 pickling cucumbers, peeled, ends trimmed and cut into 1/4" cubes
1 small red onion, cut into 1/4" cubes
1 medium tomato, cored, seeded and diced
1 bunch (1/2 cup) Italian parsley leaves, chopped
1 bunch (1/2 cup) cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
juice of 1 lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the quinoa, stir once, and return to boil. Cook uncovered, over medium heat for 12 minutes. Strain and rinse well with cold water, shaking the sieve well to remove all moisture.

2. When dry, transfer the quinoa to a large bowl. Add the cucumbers, onion, tomato, parsley, cilantro, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, salt and pepper and toss well.

3. Top each romaine leaf with about 3/4 cup of the salad and serve on chilled plates.