QUINOA SALAD

QUINOA SALAD

1.5 cups of quinoa

2.5 cups of water

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/8 olive oil

2 cloves of garlic crushed

1/2 tsp oregano

2-3 tsp fresh mint chopped

1/4 cup spinach chopped

1/3 cup minced red onion

1 red pepper diced

1/2 stalk celery diced

1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled

10 pieces of candied ginger chopped up

Soak the quinoa in cold water for five minutes.  Drain and rinse.  Put it in a pot with the water and bring to a boil.  Put tight fitting lid on it and Boil for 5 mins then put on simmer for 15 mins.  Remove and let sit with lid still on for another 5 mins.  Pour into a larger bowl and toss with fork.  Let it cool.  Add the ingredients above and toss.  When ready to serve, add the following:  About 15 little grape tomatoes chopped in half - 1/2 cup toasted walnuts chopped (I toast them in the frying pan with a bit of coconut oil).  Decorate with a sprig of mint.  

ENJOY!!!