RECIPE ALERT!!! 7 Shades of Green – Spring Quinoa Salad

7 Shades of Green – Spring Quinoa Salad

I love Quinoa and trying it different ways. This is another great recipe to make ahead and have it as a salad for the week! Definitely try it out! You won't regret it!

 Makes: 4 portions

Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
3 mini cucumbers, chopped
2 Granny Smith apples, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups frozen shelled edamame beans
1 green bell pepper, cored and chopped
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup chopped parsley
For the dressing:
juice of 2 limes (about 2 to 2 1/2 Tbsp)
3 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

To prepare quinoa, rinse and soak it in cold water for 30 minutes to 4 hours. Drain and rinse well one more time.

Place the quinoa and 2 cups of water into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy and has absorbed all of the liquid. Let the quinoa cool to room temperature.
In the meantime, cook the edamame following the instructions on the package. Let it cool to room temperature.

In a large salad bowl, add the cucumbers, apples, celery, bell pepper, pumpkin seeds, parsley, edamame and quinoa.

To prepare the dressing, add the lime juice, olive oil and salt to a small bowl. Whisk and pour over the veggies. Toss to combine.