Vibrant Amaranth Salad with Fresh Chive Dressing Ingredients: For the Salad: - 1 cup amaranth - 2 cups water - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved - 1 cucumber, diced - 1 bell pepper (any color), diced - 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed) - 1 avocado, diced - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped - 1/2 cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped - Salt and pepper to taste For the Fresh Chive Dressing: - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped - 1 tablespoon lemon juice - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Rinse the amaranth under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the amaranth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and allow to cool. 2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled amaranth, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, corn, avocado, red onion, and parsley or cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, chopped chives, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. 4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Adjust seasoning if necessary. 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving. Nutrition Value (per serving, makes about 4 servings): Calories: 290 Protein: 8g Carbohydrates: 40g Dietary Fiber: 8g Sugars: 3g Fat: 12g Saturated Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 5mg Sodium: 150mg Vitamin A: 35% DV Vitamin C: 50% DV Calcium: 10% DV Iron: 20% DV Enjoy your Vibrant Amaranth Salad with Fresh Chive Dressing!