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Summer Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • juice from one fresh lemon
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup fresh sweet corn about 1 medium ear
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • Any other summer vegetables you might have
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Add pre-rinsed quinoa. Cook over medium heat for 10-12 minutes, just until the quinoa is tender. Once done, fluff with a fork and set aside.
  • While the quinoa cooks, peel and chop the vegetables.
  • Add the cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Pour in the lemon juice, olive oil and garlic and stir just to combine. Add in the vegetables and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss and serve.
  • This salad is perfect served at room temperature or cooled.