QUINOA BROCCOLI MUSHROOM SALAD

I made another salad recently using broccoli, mushrooms and quinoa. When I buy a big bag of broccoli florets and a tub of sliced mushrooms from Costco, I try to find different ways to use them.  This salad keeps for several days and makes great lunches.

QUINOA BROCCOLI MUSHROOM SALAD

INGREDIENTS:

½ cup uncooked quinoa

3 cups of raw broccoli florets, chopped

1 green onion, chopped

¼ cup almonds, chopped

1 cup mushrooms, chopped

Dressing

½ cup low fat plain yogurt

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp sugar or splenda

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:

Cook quinoa according to cooking directions.  Let cool.  In a large bowl mixed the quinoa, broccoli, onion, almonds and mushrooms. 

In a separate small container or bowl mix the ingredients for the dressing.  Add the dressing to the salad and combine well.  Keep refrigerated until serving.  Serves 4 to 6.