Toasted Quinoa Snow Peas Tomatoes And Mozzarella Salad Food

QUINOA-TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare 1 cup quinoa as the label directs. Stir to cool slightly. Toss with 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, one 15-ounce can hearts of palm (drained, rinsed and sliced), 2 chopped scallions, 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch of sugar; season with salt. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

SKILLET-TOASTED QUINOA

Steps:

• 1. Cook the quinoa in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring or shaking the pan occasionally, until it is lightly dried out and toasted, about 15 minutes. It will make slight popping sounds as it approaches being done. To best ascertain doneness, scoop out a teaspoon, cool it slightly, and taste it. Touching it directly in the pan will not be a sure test, as the quinoa will be releasing steam.
• 2. Remove the skillet from the heat. Season the quinoa to taste and serve as a side or proceed with a recipe.

TOASTED QUINOA, SNOW PEAS, TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add quinoa to pan; cook 5 minutes or until toasted, stirring frequently. Add 3 cups water to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 15 minutes or until tender. Fluff with a fork; cool. Place quinoa in a large bowl. Add peas and next 6 ingredients. Combine rind and remaining ingredients ina small bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add juice mixture to quinoa mixture; toss gently to coat.