“Super easy! Super delicious!” -Diane

“Love this recipe. So fresh and tasty!” -Cherie

➡️ Quinoa is gluten-free, high in protein and one of the few plant foods that contains all nine essential amino acids.

It is also high in fiber, magnesium, B vitamins, iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin E and various beneficial antioxidants.

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked quinoa, rinsed and well drained
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp sea salt (for boiling water)
• 1 lb. mixed fresh garden tomatoes, chopped
• 2 large, crisp garden cucumbers, chopped
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• a large handful of fresh basil leaves, chopped if you like
• a large handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped
• 2 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
• 1 Tbsp grated lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
• sea salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Place your quinoa and water in a medium pot over medium high heat. Stir in the salt, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat and allow quinoa to simmer, tightly covered, for 12-15 minutes or until the liquid is completely absorbed. (Or follow package instructions)

Transfer your cooked quinoa to a large serving bowl and allow it to cool.