Monday, June 21, 2010

Recipe - Honey Lime Quinoa Salad

This is Kale Snyder's Recipe from the Outdoor Cooking Methods Activity! It is so YUMMY!!
(If you don't know where to get Quinoa you can go to Whole Foods or a Health Food Store)
Check out this link if you aren't sure what Quinoa is or how to cook it:
http://www.fitsugar.com/Red-Quinoa-Delicious-Complete-Protein-Grain-174395

In a large bowl, combine the following ingredients:
3 cups cooked small shell pasta
1/2 c celery
1 can drianed pineapple tidbits or dices
1/2 c shredded coconut (optional)
1 c cooked red quinoa
1/2 c chopped green onions
1 c shredded cheddar cheese

Hone Lime Salad Dressing:
1 c mayonnaise
1 TBSP dijon mustard
1 TBSP fresh lime juice
1/2 c softened cream cheese
3 TBSP honey salt and pepper to taste