Quinoa Salad

I wanted to blog this so I remember it.  I made this salad on a Sunday and had it for lunch the first couple days of the week.  It was perfect!  I'll certainly make again.  Especially in the summer with fresh veggies!

Quinoa Salad

Combine 1 cup quinoa and 2 cups water.
Boil then turn on low and simmer for 15 minutes with a lid.

Add the following:
1/2 cup shredded spinach
1/2 cup red onion
1/2 - 1 cup feta
1 avocado or 1 cucumber

Whisk together 2 TBSP lemon juice & 2 TBSP olive oil.
Mix in.

Salt to taste.

Quinoa Side Dish

I've been reading about quinoa and been anxious to try it.  This was a nice light, side dish.  Looking forward to making it once I have grown my own fresh herbs.  It can be served hot or cold.

Quinoa Side Dish

Source:  Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1 TBSP. butter

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups vegetable broth

2 tsps. chopped garlic

2 TBSP chopped fresh parsley

1/2 TBSP chopped fresh thyme

1/4 tsp. salt

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 dash fresh lemon juice

Directions

1.  Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.  Add the quinoa, and toast, stirring occasionally until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.  Stir in broth, and bring to a boil.  Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is tender.

2.  In a bowl, toss quinoa together with garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and onion.  Sprinkle with lemon juice, and serve.