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- Grilled Steak With Quinoa Salad - Pots and Pins
- 1 1/2 lbs. steak, (skirt, flank, sirloin or London broil work great - whatever suits your fancy!)
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/4 cup sweet white onion, chopped
- 12 Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- 6 oz. feta cheese crumbles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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