Sunday, 7 August 2011

Quick Quinoa Salad

Quick Quinoa Salad is packed with protein!
Quinoa (keen-wa) has recently gained a reputation as a "superfood." How else to explain that a cookbook with nothing but quinoa recipes became a bestseller? At least its stellar reputation is well deserved. Quinoa is: high in protein, quick to cook, easy to digest, and a good source of vitamins B & E, iron, calcium, magnesium, and maganese. Plus, it tastes great hot or cold - making it perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Which is why quinoa gets a starring role in Recipe of the Week #9/#10: a crunchy, filling salad with a zippy dressing.