Quinoa Salad I

== Description ==
Nancy O'Brion notes: I would make this work for me as a diabetic. I enjoy salads of any kind.
== Ingredients ==
* 1½ cups quinoa
* 3 cups water
* 1 green bell pepper, chopped
* 1 red bell pepper, chopped
* ¼ cup scallions, chopped
* ¼ cup red onion, chopped
* ¼ cup dill, cilantro, or parsley, finely chopped
* 1 recipe Savory Salad Dressing or Honey-Vinegar Dressing
* freshly ground pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat.
# Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.
# Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
# Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb of your choice.
# Mix well.
# Add the cooked quinoa.
# Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
# Mix well.
# Add the cooked quinoa.
# Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
# Toss again and add pepper to taste.
# Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving. 
== Nutritional information ==
Food exchanges per serving: 1 starch/bread + 1 fat + 1 vegetable 
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Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Salad Recipes
Category:Green bell pepper Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Quinoa Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Green onion Recipes