Quinoa Salad

I recreated this quinoa salad about a year ago after eating it at a restaurant. I played around with the ingredients and used my go-to olive oil and apple cider vinegar dressing. It is quick and easy to prepare, healthy and delicious! This salad has now become a staple at my house. It is filling enough to be eaten as a main meal (if you add the nuts) but also makes a great side dish. I sometimes add in other leafy greens and nuts but the basic recipe is as follows:

Ingredients: (serves 4-5)

• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• I head of romaine lettuce (or equivalent amount of mixed greens)
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup extra virgin cold-pressed olive oil
• 2 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds

Directions:

1. Cook the quinoa according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, dice the cucumber and red pepper and add to a large bowl. Wash, dry, and chop the lettuce, then add to the bowl.
3. Add the remaining ingredients including the cooked quinoa to the bowl. Stir well to combine.

*you can add more or less of the ingredients based on your personal preferences. Feel free to add in other leafy greens as well.