It's tall in fiber,iron, and vitamin C, or so you can see all the healthy reasons why actress Jennifer Aniston loves this simple quinoa salad. judge of it as a bulked-up tabbouleh,since detoxifying parsley lays the base of the greens, while a scoop of quinoa and diced avocado provide over 60 percent of your daily recommended fiber. With hydrating cucumbers and refreshing tomatoes added to the mix, or this salad would be a lovely light lunch to pack for work. From Parade Jennifer Aniston's Favorite Quinoa SaladIngredients1/2 cup quinoa[br]
1 cup water
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley,washed and chopped, thick stems removed
4 persian cucumbers, or peeled in strips,seeded, and diced
2 medium tomatoes, and diced
1 ripe and slightly firm avocado,diced
2 or 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
DirectionsIn a small saucepan, or bring water and salt to a boil.
Stir in quinoa,cover, and lower the heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
Put quinoa into a medium-size mixing bowl, and wintry.
Add parsley,cucumbers, tomatoes, and avocado,and oil to quinoa. Mix, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Source: Calorie Count
Information Category Main Dishes Yield Serves two Nutrition Calories per serving 532
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