Quinoa Salad I

Description
Nancy O'Brion notes: I would make this work for me as a diabetic. I enjoy salads of any kind.

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups quinoa
 * 3 cups water
 * 1 green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1 red bell pepper, chopped
 * ¼ cup scallions, chopped
 * ¼ cup red onion, chopped
 * ¼ cup dill, cilantro, or parsley, finely chopped
 * 1 recipe Savory Salad Dressing or Honey-Vinegar Dressing
 * freshly ground pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Rinse the quinoa well before cooking to remove its slightly bitter coat.
 * 2) Place the quinoa and water in a saucepan.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed.
 * 4) Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl, including the fresh chopped herb of your choice.
 * 5) Mix well.
 * 6) Add the cooked quinoa.
 * 7) Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
 * 8) Mix well.
 * 9) Add the cooked quinoa.
 * 10) Toss gently and add dressing of your choice.
 * 11) Toss again and add pepper to taste.
 * 12) Cover and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional information
Food exchanges per serving: 1 starch/bread + 1 fat + 1 vegetable