Recipe Type: Salad
Serves: 4
This is a succulent salad that has all the health benefits of quinoa while the mint and lemon makes it quite refreshing.
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cucumber, peeled and chopeed
• 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 lemon, juiced
• Sea salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Soak quinoa for 15 minutes in cold water, drain and rinse. Place quinoa and 1/12 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover and turn heat down to a simmer, cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes with the lid on.
2. Spread quinoa onto a large platter and place in the refrigerator to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. Place in a large bowl and fluff with a fork. Add tomato, cucumber, mint, oil and lemon juice. Stir together and season to taste.

 
Notes

Complexity: Very easy