Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

Name: Quinoa and Cucumber Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; coarse salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley

Submitted by Chef #1120064

"From the Star Tribune"

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Ready In:: 20mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
¹⁄₂ English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and thinly sliced
3 green onions, thinly sliced
¹⁄₄ cup fresh parsley

directions

In medium saucepan, bring quinoa and 1 cup salted water to boil. Reduce to simmer, cover and cook until water has been absorbed, about 11-13 minutes.
Transfer to medium bowl and cool to room temperature.
To quinoa, add vinegar, oil, cucumber, green onions and parsley.
Season with salt and pepper, toss to combine.
Serve at room temperature or chilled.