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Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: four to six

1 cup quinoa
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
Pepper
1 sweet pepper, cored and diced
2 green onions thinly sliced
3/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as, mint, chives and parsley)
2 bartlett pears

Rinse quinoa in cold water and drain well.

In saucepan, bring 2 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt to boil. Gradually add quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low; cook until water is absorbed and grain is transparent, 13 to 15 minutes. Let stand, covered, for five minutes; then fluff with fork. Transfer to large bowl and let cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, garlic, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.

Stir sweet pepper, green onions, feta and herbs into cooled quinoa. Toss with dressing.

To serve, core and chop pears; stir into salad.

Taste and add a little more lemon juice if desired.

Nutritional information:
1 Serving (when recipe serves six):
7 g protein
15 g fat
32 g carbohydrates
282 calories
High Source of Fibre

~ Recipe courtesy of Foodland Ontario