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Recipes for Health

Spicy Quinoa,
Cucumber and Tomato Salad

Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times

By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN

Published: July 13, 2010

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great choice for bringing to work or to a summer picnic.

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1 cup quinoa

3 cups water

Salt to taste

2 cups diced cucumber

1 small red onion, finely minced (optional)

2 cups finely diced tomatoes

1 to 2 jalapeño or serrano peppers (to taste), seeded if desired and finely
chopped

1/2 cup chopped cilantro, plus several sprigs for garnish

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 avocado, sliced, for garnish

1. Place the quinoa in a bowl, and cover with cold water.
Let sit for five minutes. Drain through a strainer, and rinse until the water
runs clear. Bring the 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt (1/2
to 3/4 teaspoon) and the quinoa. Bring back to a boil, and reduce the heat to
low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and translucent;
each grain should have a little thread. Drain off the water in the pan through a
strainer, and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean
dishtowel, replace the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. If making for the
freezer, uncover and allow to cool, then place in plastic bags. Flatten the bags
and seal.

2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced cucumber in a colander,
and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber
with cold water, and drain on paper towels. If using the onion, place in a bowl
and cover with cold water. Let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold
water and drain on paper towels.

3. Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime
juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, season to taste with
salt, and add the quinoa and cilantro. Toss together, and taste and adjust
seasonings. Serve garnished with sliced avocado and cilantro sprigs.

Yield: Serves six.

Advance preparation: The quinoa freezes well, and the
assembled salad will keep for a day in the refrigerator. The leftovers will be
good for a couple of days.

Nutritional information per serving: 236 calories;
14 grams fat; 2 grams saturated
fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol;
25 grams carbohydrates;
5 grams dietary
fiber; 12 milligrams sodium (does not include salt added during cooking); 6
grams protein

Martha Rose Shulman can be reached at martha-rose-shulman.com.

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