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I love new recipes! A friend of mine made this delicious salad for a potluck, and I just HAD to get the recipe. It's easy, healthy and delicious! You can't go wrong. I made it last night, and had it for a scrumptious lunch!  You should have some too!

Quinoa Edamame Salad 

Ingredients: 

1 cup Quinoa - (this is usually found in the "healthy" section of the store, where the pastas are)
2 cup water, vegetable broth or chicken broth for meat eaters (for boiling, broth gives it more flavor)

1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/2 cup chopped scallions
1 cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 1/2 cup grap tomatoes
2 cup frozen edamame (cooked per package directions)

1 cup feta cheese, to sprinkle on top

Vinaigrette Dressing

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Place Quinoa and water (or broth) in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all the liquid is absorbed (about 15 minutes).

Mix all ingredients (except feta) in a bowl and toss thoroughly. The mixture will be warm and a bit saucy - this is okay. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let marinate for 1/2 hour if you can. Refrigerate. It's best cold, as it will thicken. Sprinkle with feta when ready to eat.

Yum!