Quinoa Salad

A cereal high in proteins as well as a rich source of fibre, filling and crunchy, Quinoa has a unique taste in itself and can be relished in different forms. Let’s try the Quinoa Salad today:

Ingredients:

• Quinoa 1 cup
• Water 2 cups
• Cucumber 1 medium pc, chopped
• Capsicum 1 small pc, chopped
• Onion- Half pc (optional), chopped
• Spinach 1 cup, washed and chopped
• Olive Oil 1tsp
• Lemon Juice 1tsp
• Apple Cider Vinegar 1tsp
• Salt and Pepper per taste

Method:

1. Soak the quinoa for 15 mins before preparing. Now, boil the quinoa in double amount of water. Let the water boil once, and then turn the flame to slow and cook till the water is completely soaked by quinoa (around 15 mins). Now cover it with a lid for 5 mins, for it to fluff up.
2. In a separate bowl, combine all chopped veggies (cucumber, capsicum, onion, spinach) and dress it up with lemon juice, ACV, olive oil, salt and pepper.
3. Once the quinoa is cooled, add it to the vegetable mixture and give a good stir.
4. Quick, healthy and tasty quinoa salad is ready to consume.