Wayne Gisslen

Quinoa Salad with Bell Peppers

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Preparation info
  • Portions:

    12

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Professional Cooking: 10th Edition
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2025

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Ingredients

U.S. METRIC INGREDIENTS
9 oz

Method

  1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly in cold water. Drain.
  2. Combine with the water and salt. Bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer slowly until the grain is cooked, about 15 minutes.
  3. Spread the cooked grain in a shallow pan to cool.
  4. Combine the cooled quinoa, bell peppers, scallions, cucumber, and apricots in a bowl.
  5. Add the dressin

Per serving: Calories, 220; Protein, 4 g; Fat, 14 g (56% cal.); Cholesterol, 0 mg; Carbohydrates, 21 g; Fiber, 2 g; Sodium, 200 mg.