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Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

Serving: 2/3 cup (Yield: 100 servings)

Ingredients

  • 12½ cups of dry quinoa
  • 25 cups of water
  • ¾ cup of low-sodium chicken broth base or paste
  • 1½ cups of cider viegar
  • 3 cups of lemon juice
  • 6 Tbsp of granulated garlic
  • 1½ cups of vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp of ground white pepper
  • 12½ cups of cucumbers, peeled, sliced
  • 3 cups of fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 cups of scallions, chopped
  • 2 cups of red onion, chopped
  • 1½ lbs of feta cheese

Steps

  1. If you can, first place the quinoa into a strainer and rinse under running water.
  2. Put quinoa, water, and chicken base into a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Set aside to cool.
  3. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, garlic, oil, and pepper in a bowl and set aside.
  4. Combine cucumber, parsley, scallions, and red onion in a bowl.
  5. When quinoa has cooled, stir in the feta cheese and dressing.
  6. Serve at room temperature or chilled.


Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 139
  • Sodium: 321.18 mg
  • Saturated Fat: 10.91 %

Sourced from: Let's Cook Healthy School Meals by Project Bread



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