Quinoa Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup quinoa
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
• 1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded & diced small
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup golden raisin
• 2/3 cup almonds or 2/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted & chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup carrot, grated
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 rinse quinoa in cold water; drain well.
• 2 combine quinoa with water in a medium-sized saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• 3 cook for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed. (or, you may cook in rice cooker. use same proportions as above.).
• 4 remove quinoa from heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. remove lid, fluff with fork, and cool quinoa to room temperature.
• 5 combine cooked quinoa with the rest of ingredients, toss well, and enjoy!