QUINOA VEGGIE SALAD

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup dry quinoa

• 1 cup of water

• 1 red bell pepper, chopped

• 1/2 red onion, chopped

• 1/2 large Persian cucumber, chopped

• 1/2 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

• 1/2 cup carrots, chopped

• 2 limes *optional

Directions:

1. In a small pot, add your dry quinoa and water.

2. Place pot over medium-high heat. Let boil.

3. Once quinoa is boiling, lower heat to simmer/low and cover. Let cook for about 15 minutes or until fluffy.

4. While quinoa is cooking, chop all your vegetables.

5. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa with chopped vegetables.

6. Season salad with salt and pepper (to taste) and squeeze limes.

7. Mix and enjoy!