quinoa salad.

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Quinoa Salad from Randi:

2 cups and 1 cup quinoa

1 pinch of salt

1/2 tsp sea salt

rind from 1 lemon

1/4 cup lemon juice

3 tomatoes, diced

1 cucumber, diced

2 bunches green onion, diced

1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions:

Rinse quinoa a few times before cooking. In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature; fluff with a fork. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumber, green onion and cilantro. Stir in cooled quinoa.