quinoa salad

Name: Quinoa Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) cooked quinoa ( follow package directions); 1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup(s) fresh squeezed lemon juice; 2 tablespoon(s) lemon zest; 1/2 cup(s) diced red onions; 2 tablespoon(s) apple cider vinegar (organic/raw unfiltered); 1/2 cup(s) yellow or red bell peppers diced; 1 medium english cucumber, peeled, and diced; 1 medium tomato (diced) no seeds or pulp; 1/2 cup(s) pitted, slice kalamata olives; 1/4 cup(s) finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup(s) fresh mint leaves chopped finely; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin; - salt and pepper to taste

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Carol White

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Updated on Apr 21, 2013

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 cups cooked quinoa ( follow package directions)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/2 cup diced red onions
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (organic/raw unfiltered)
1/2 cup yellow or red bell peppers diced
1 medium english cucumber, peeled, and diced
1 medium tomato (diced) no seeds or pulp
1/2 cup pitted, slice kalamata olives
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves chopped finely
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make quinoa salad

Step 1

Follow package directions for cooking quinoa. Then set aside to let cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and gently blend well. Covered and let marinate in the refrigerator for about an 30 minutes or longer. Then serve with other veggies.
Step 3

Quinoa - Trying to add more healthy whole grains to your diet? Choosing quinoa is a nutritious and easy to prepare whole grain to begin with. Yes, quinoa is healthy, but just how healthy is it? Get the straight nutritional facts and nutrient data about this healthy gluten-free and low-fat grain. Quinoa is a great food not just for vegetarians and vegans, but for anyone looking to lower their cholesterol or add fiber to their diet.
Step 4

Apple Cider Vinegar - is a helpful health tonic that has shown promise in helping diabetes, cancer, heart health, high cholesterol, and weight loss, and for years people have used apple cider vinegar as a folk remedy to lower fever and aid indigestion. Reach for apple cider vinegar to cure everything from the hiccups to common cold symptoms.
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