Fresh Quinoa Salad

Quinoa is an amazingly delicious side dish and is one of the few grains that contain complete protein. This salad can be eaten with any of your preferred lean meat or fish.
 

What you need:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cup of water
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 1 medium bay leaf
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• ½ cup green onion

What you do:

1. Rinse quinoa in cold water for 4-5 minutes
2. Put water, garlic, bay leaf, salt and pepper in a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
3. Stir in quinoa and reduce heat to medium. Cook for about 15 minutes. Remove quinoa from heat and cool it for 15 minutes.
4. Add olive oil, lemon juice, cucumber and onion and stir well.

Makes 2 servings.  


Nutrient breakdown per serving:

• Calories: 282
• Fat: 8
• Carbs: 43
• Protein: 10
• Fiber: 5

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