QUINOA POWER SALAD

Delicious, nutritious, containing all 9 essential amino acids, vegan, gluten free and high fibre. OH MY!

1 ½ cup dry quinoa

3 cups water

1 red bell pepper, diced

½ cup green onion, diced

1 bunch of parsley, rinsed well and finely chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil

½ tsp cumin

Juice of 2 lemons

Zest of 2 lemons

Salt to taste

To cook quinoa: bring water to a boil on high. Turn down to low heat and add quinoa, simmer 15 – 20 mins or until water is gone. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Place in a medium sized bowl and allow to cool.

For best visual experience layer in a clear glass bowl in this order: cooled quinoa, diced pepper, diced onion, parsley then lemon zest. Drizzle with lemon juice and oil.

Serves 4