quinoa.jpg1 cup quinoa, uncooked
1 head butter or boston lettuce, chopped thinly
3 cups cooked chicken or turkey, cut into cubes
1 medium carrot, shredded
4 green onions, sliced
1 Tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Ginger dressing:
1/3 cup canola or olive oil
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon Splenda
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1 heaping Tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 tsp salt
Shake all ingredients in a tightly covered container.

Prepare ginger dressing. Cook quinoa according to package directions. Pour ginger dressing over lettuce, chicken, carrot and onions in a large bowl. Toss with the prepared quinoa. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy at room temperature or refrigerated.

Yield: Makes 6 servings.

NUTRITION PER SERVING: 340 calories; 20g fat (2g saturated fat); 60 mg cholesterol; 270 mg sodium; 19g carbohyrate (4g fiber); 22g protein.