Quinoa Salad

This salad is made using Quinoa. I have always been skeptical to try new ingredients. However, reading about the health benefits of quinoa, I wanted to include it in our meals, and this is what I made. I picked up a pack of quinoa from Trader Joes and it has been lying around for a while. I knew I had a to make a salad with it for the blogging marathon. This salad was delicious and so easy to put together.

I have used ingredients I had in my pantry. They can be substituted easily since this is a fool-proof recipe.

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)
Quinoa - 1/2 cup
Cherry tomaotes
Walnuts
Slivered Almonds
Dried cranberries or cherries or raisins
Fresh parsley for garnish

For the dressing
Olive oil - 2 spoons
Lemon juice - 1 spoon
Salt to taste

Directions
Cook the quinoa with two times water or according to package directions.

This is the general procedure to cook quinoa - Combine the required quantity of quinoa with two times water in a saucepan and bring it to a boil. Simmer, cover and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes until all the water has been absorbed. Fluff with a fork and allow it to cool.

Meanwhile prepare a dressing with the lemon juice, olive oil and salt by whisking them together.

Drizzle the dressing over the cooked quinoa and mix until well combined.

In a salad plate, transfer the quinoa and top with the dried fruits, nuts and fresh herbs of your choice.

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