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Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

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Quinoa and Cucumber Salad

Did you know quinoa is high in iron and magnesium and generally considered healthier than brown rice? Give this Quinoa Salad recipe from Chef Shellie Froidevaux a try as a quick and healthy lunch time option. Using the Panasonic SR-DF101WST Automatic Rice Cooker to make the quinoa saves time and ensures perfectly fluffy results.

Ingredients

  • 1 measuring cup quinoa
  • ½ cucumber thinly sliced
  • 5 radishes thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup dill leaves roughly chopped
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 100 g feta crumbled

Dressing

  • 60 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tbs white vinegar
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • Sea salt
  • Cracked black pepper

Instructions

  • Place the quinoa into the inner pan, along with two measuring cups of water. Select the 'Quick Cook/Steam' setting.
  • When the quinoa is cooked, press the 'Off' button. Open the lid and use the Rice Scoop to fluff up the quinoa and allow to cool.
  • While the quinoa is cooling, make the dressing. Place the dressing ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
  • Place the cucumber, radishes, dill, mint and feta into a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and dressing and toss well to combine.