Quinoa Salad

This refreshingly light salad can be served with Liquid Gold Dressing or your own favorite dressing.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 1½ cups water
• ¼ cup diced bell pepper, green or red
• ½ cup diced cucumber
• ½ cup chopped parsley or cilantro
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ⅛ cup chopped green onions
• 1-2 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa in cold water using a mesh strainer or sifter.
2. Boil water, add quinoa and boil for 3 minutes. Cover and simmer on low heat 15 minutes or until done.
3. Fluff with a fork and cool. Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and add the rest of the ingredients.
4. Add dressing according to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Yields 4 servings

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