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                       MINTED QUINOA FRUIT SALAD

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Salads

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   ts           Salt
  6       oz           Quinoa -- uncooked
    1/3   c            Mint -- chopped
    1/4   c            Yogurt -- vanilla, lowfat
                       -sweetened with aspartame
  2       tb           Orange Juice
  1 1/2   c            Strawberries -- sliced
  2       md           Kiwi Fruit -- pared and sliced
  1       c            Mandarin Oranges -- canned,
                       -drained, sections

  In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups water and the salt to a boil; add
 quinoa. Reduce the heat to low; simmer 15 minutes, until quinoa is
 translucent. In a food processor or blender, combine mint, yogurt and
 juice, puree until smooth. Set aside.
  Set aside six strawberry slices and three kiwi slices for garnish. In
 large serving bowl, combine the remaining strawberries, the remaining kiwi
 and the mandarin orange sections. Pour yogurt sauce over fruit mixture;
 toss to coat. Add cooked quinoa; toss gently to mix well. Garnish with
 reserved strawberry and kiwi slices. Refrigerate, covered 1-2 hours, until
 thoroughly chilled.



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