Quinoa (KEEN-wah) Mediterranean Salad

Quinoa is fun to say, delicious to eat, and nutritious!

* About Quinoa*

-High protein grain 

-A complete protein

-High in lysine (amino acid for tissue growth and repair)

-Good source of iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, and copper

-Gluten free

-Very low-glycemic-index

-Fiber rich

-Mild, nutty flavor

-Rinse before cooking

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1/4 cup cucumber, sliced
• 1/8 of a red pepper, chopped
• 6 grape tomatoes, halved
• few slices of red onion
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Pinch dried basil
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar 

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package.
2. Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl.
3. In a small bowl combine the rest of the ingredients.
4. Combine all ingredients and mix.
5. Enjoy the touch of summer with this yummy salad!