How to make a Quinoa Salad

Okay, I didn't know what it was either. Surfed the net and found it to be a very healthy grain used by Native American Indians. Super Food they call it! Super good and easy I call it!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 C quinoa
• 2 Tbl lemon juice
• 2 Tbl olive oil
• salt & pepper
• asparagus, cut 1” pieces
• 6-10 olives, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• ¼ C goat cheese
• ¼ C chopped parsley

1. Bring 8 cups of salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook until soft, 10-12 minutes.

2. Drain and rinse cooked quinoa with cold water and drain again. Put in a bowl.

3. Add lemon juice, olive oil, salt & pepper. Add asparagus, olives, & tomato.

4. Add asparagus, olives, & tomato. Stir to combine. Top with goat cheese and parsley.

Tips & Warnings

• Good at any temperature, making this a great picnic/travel food.

[momofour]

on 9/10/2008 I have tried to find quinoa but they don't seem to sell it in my little part of the world. Maybe one day...

[acole]

on 8/20/2008 Interesting. You need a picture of it. Good article.