Sunday Salad

We are in Maine so I've "programmed" Sunday Salads this week. I've already shared with you how challenged I am in this area so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will appear on the desired date and time :)



Quinoa Salad

1 cup quinoa ~red, white or a combo {I get mine at Trader Joe's}
2 cups water
1tsp kosher salt

2tbls lemon or lime zest
2tbls fresh lemon or lime juice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
3tbls olive oil

1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, thin slices
1/4 baby radishes
2 small english cucumbers, diced
1/3 cup kalamata olives, quartered
1 can black beans
1/4 cup diced red onion
2tbls fresh thyme {I have lemon thyme in the herb garden}
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
 
Baby greens ~ if desired
 
Bring the water and salt to a rolling boil. Add the quinoa and cook for 15 ~17 minutes on medium low heat. Remove from heat and let cool.
 
Whisk together the zest, juice,pepper and olive oil to make dressing. Set aside
 
Combine the vegetables and herbs. Once the quinoa is cooled add to the mixture. Pour the dressing on and carefully mix. Place on top of greens if desired.
 
* Depending on the meal, I placed the quinoa on a bed of greens or serve it as a side dish.





Happy Sunday!

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