from the local hospital newsletter:
Cooking better with Chef Nancy:
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Dubbed a "superfood" with a powerful, nutritional punch, quinoa ("KEEN-wah") is a vegetable seed that is high in protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is high in fiber, fat-free, gluten-free and has a low glycemic index, meaning it won't spike blood sugar. "A really cool trick is to boil it in green tea water – then you combine two super foods in one dish. It doesn't change the taste, but ramps up antioxidants and nutrients," says Shayna Komar, a licensed and registered dietitian at Cancer Wellness at Piedmont.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

3/4 cup quinoa, prepared as directed on box
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup capers, drained1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
2 roasted red peppers, chopped
1 cup chopped artichoke hearts
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 fresh jalepeno, minced
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tbsp chopped chives
1/2 cup chopped dill
1 Recipe Mediterranean Dressing*
In a large bowl, toss the ingredients together with the dressing.
Mediterranean Dressing*

2 anchovies
1/4 Cup EVOO
2 tbsp red vinegar
2 tbsp dill
2 cloves garlic
Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Place the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.