Quick Quinoa Salad

Cooked Quinoa: 1 Part Quinoa  2 Parts Liquid

  • Measure 1 part (a cup, a bowl, a glass, etc) of Quinoa. Place in a pot. 

  • Measure 2 parts liquid (Stock, Water, Milk or Non-Dairy Beverage). *If using a non-dairy liquid you may find that using 1 part water and 1 part non-dairy beverage is better.

  • Add your aromatics… Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Anise Seed, Garlic Clove, Ginger, Etc.

  • Bring to a boil, add two pinches of salt; Cover and reduce to  low and simmer for 15 minutes.

  • Turn off the heat (Keep covered) and set a timer for 5 minutes.

  • When the timer is done your quinoa is ready.

Quinoa Salad

  • 1 cup Cooked Quinoa

  • ½ cup Drained and Rinsed ChickPeas (Garbanzo Beans)

  • ¼ cup -½ cup Kalamata Olives, Pitted and Sliced

  • ¼ cup - ½ cup of Parsley, MInced

  • 3 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar

  • 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice

  • 1-2 teaspoons of Oregano (you could also add Basil) 

  • ¼ teaspoon of White Pepper

  • Salt Optional or To Taste

Mix it all together and serve.