Quinoa Power Salad

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa 
  • 2 cups finely chopped spinach
  • 1 diced tomato 
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumbers
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a medium bowl, rinse the quinoa a few times.
  2. In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of salted water. Add the quinoa and continue to boil for about 10 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
  3. Drain the quinoa and let it cool.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, raisins and cooled quinoa.
  5. In a small bowl, make your lemon vinaigrette. Combine the lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour onto the salad and toss to coat.
  6. Season to taste with more salt and pepper, if needed.
  7. Enjoy!

SOURCE: Yummly: Personalized Recipes