Aztecan Quinoa Salad

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In my quest to get healthy, i did a devoted bodies bible study and this is a recipe my friend made for the pot luck at the end. quinoa is a nutty, grainy superfood. i loved it!!

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Steps

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Boil 3 quarts of water in a large saucepan.

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Add the quinoa , stir once , and return to boil.

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Cook , uncovered , over moderate heat for 10 minutes.

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Strain , rinse well with cold water.

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Shake the sieve well to remove all moisture.

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When dry , transfer the quinoa to a large bowl.

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Add the remaining salad ingredients & toss well.

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Serve on romaine on plates , topped with avocado and cracked pepper.

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Ingredients

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quinoa, pickling cucumbers, red onion, flat-leaf italian parsley, of fresh mint, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon, juice of, salt, fresh ground black pepper, romaine lettuce leaves, avocado, cracked black pepper