Quinoa Salad With Sun-dried Tomatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) box quinoa
• 1 (8 1/2 ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, julienne sliced packed in oil
• 10 ounces black olives, sliced
• 6 ounces fat free feta cheese
• 4 ounces pine nuts, toasted
• 2 ounces fresh basil leaves, chopped (may add more)
• 6 large fresh garlic cloves, chopped

Recipe

• 1 thoroughly rinse quinoa in cold water. drain well in fine sieve.
• 2 dry roast in a large fry pan over med-high heat 10 minute or until golden brown. stirring constantly.
• 3 add 4 cups hot water (or however much package recommends).
• 4 bring to boil. reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 min or until liquid is absorbed. (basically, after dry roasting, cook according to package directions).
• 5 let cool completely.
• 6 in large salad bowl, add cooked quinoa and remaining ingredients. toss and refrigerate till serving time.