Quinoa Salad

This healthy, high protein quinoa salad is super quick, easy and healthy.

Add chickpeas, or different vegetables to change it up to your preference.
Makes a great side dish or add some chicken for a full meal.

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked quinoa

2 cups water

1 pint cherry tomatoes, chopped

1 cucumber, chopped

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup edamame

Dressing:

1 Large bunch of cilantro

4 Tbsp Rice Vinegar

2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar

Directions:

Cook 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water according to package.

When fully cooked and cooled, add tomatoes, cucumber, carrots and edamame.

For dressing, place washed cilantro and vinegars in a blender and puree.

Pour dressing on top of quinoa (can reserve some for later or use as much as you prefer to taste)

Makes about 6 servings (3/4 cup each)

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 148

Carbohydrates: 26 grams

Protein: 6.3 grams

Fat: 2 grams