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Quinoa Pesto Salad Recipe

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups dry quinoa, prepared*
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 block feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, drained & thinly sliced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 can lentils, drained and rinsed

Instructions:

  1. Cook the quinoa according to the directions on the package. Be sure to rinse well with cold water prior to cooking.
  2. Allow quinoa to cool in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add pesto to quinoa and mix.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and toss gently.
  5. Serve chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.

*Substitute pasta or cous cous if you don’t have or don’t like quinoa.

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