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Receta Warm Quinoa and Veggie Salad with Savannah Citrus Vinaigrette....Celebrating 100 years with the Girl Scouts
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Ingredientes
- Warm Quinoa and Veggie Salad with Savannah Citrus Vinaigrette
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups frozen sliced, tri-colored bell peppers
- 1 cup frozen sweet corn
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 medium orange
- 1/2 medium lemon
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pinch of salt
- 5 Savannah Smiles Girl Scout Cookies, finely crushed
- 1 (6 oz) bag baby spinach
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/3 cup goat cheese crumbles
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
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