Ensalada de Quinoa

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa (250 mL) blond or brown or mixed
• 2 cups (500 mL) vegetable stock
• 3 stacks celery minced 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thickness
• 10 mini grape tomatoes or any varieyt of small juicy tomatoes, cut in half
• 1/2 cucumber diced into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) cubes
• 1-2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons (30 mL) olive oil
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) salt
• Pepper to taste

Directions

1. Place quinoa in medium sauce pan.
2. Pour in stock and salt, bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Once boiling, cover with lid and turn heat to low.
4. Allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes.
5. Remove lid and fluff with fork.
6. Add all chopped vegetables to a large bowl.
7. Add quinoa, juice of 1-2 lemons, salt, and pepper to taste.
8. Serve.