Quinoa salad

This is perfect for backyard barbecues, holiday get togethers or anytime.

2 c. cooked quinoa
1 medium tomato diced
1/4 c. diced onion

1 - 2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed chopped 

1 - 2 T. olive oil

1/8  - 1/4 tsp. each: salt, pepper, fresh or dried parsley

zest and juice  of 1/2 lemon

Boil quinoa to package instructions. 

Zest, cut lemon in half, set aside.

Peel, rinse and chop onion. 

Rinse and dice tomatoes.

Peel, rinse crush and chop garlic.

Combine oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic, parsley in a measuring cup. Stir with a clean fork to mix. 

Remove quinoa from heat and drain if needed.

In a bowl combine quinoa and vegetables. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to mix and place in refrigerator until ready to serve. 


Serves 4.