Refreshing Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 3½ cups water
• 2 cups quinoa, rinsed
• 1 cup diced cucumber
• 3 cups chopped kale
• ¼ cup grated carrot
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon brown rice vinegar
• 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon agave nectar
• ½ teaspoon soy sauce

Instructions

1. Bring water to a boil.
2. Add rinsed quinoa to boiling water. Bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
3. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
4. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and cool completely in refrigerator.
5. Once quinoa is cooled, place into a large bowl. Add cucumber, kale and carrot, tossing to combine.
6. In a small mixing bowl combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, agave nectar and soy sauce.
7. Pour over quinoa and mix well. Enjoy!

Yields 6 servings

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