Favorite Quinoa Salad at the moment:

 

I have been trying to eat healthier as I get older. I have been trying to cut back on my processed foods & carbs. I know in the long run this will benefit my body. This salad if you can call it that is one of my favorite things to eat for lunch or even dinner sometimes.

This is what I put in mine:

Quinoa cooked using only water (See below)

Green Pepper cut into chunks

Cucumber peeled, & cut into chunks

Grape tomatoes halved

Feta Cheese to taste

(Sometimes I will add roasted Broccoli that has been roasted using garlic salt & a little EVOO)

Balsamic vinegar

After your cooked quinoa has cooled add everything except the balsamic vinegar. Toss & serve. Drizzle the vinegar over the top once served. Just add a little salt & pepper to taste. Yummy

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CD

 

Quinoa:

1 Cup Quinoa

2 Cups of Water

On a Medium High setting start by taking your sauce pan (make sure to have a lid). Drizzle a little Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the bottom. Add just the Quinoa and toast a little to get the nutty flavor. You will hear little popping noises. Then add the water. Sir & put the lid on. Lower temperature to low. Cook per package instructions normally 15-20 mins.