Easy Quinoa Salad
Quinoa makes a gluten free, delicious salad that is wholesome enough to serve as a complete meal or as a healthy side dish.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 670kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 cups quinoa
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes (Rotel if you like it spicy)
- 2 cups red kidney beans may use 1 15 oz can
- 15 oz can corn
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
- juice from 1 lemon
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring water or broth to boil and add quinoa - return to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Simmer until tender - about 15 min.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for a cool summer salad.
- Enjoy!
Notes
You can add whatever veggies to like to this salad here are some ideas;
- Eggplant
- Zucchini
- Squash
- Bell Peppers
- Fresh herbs