Quinoa Salad

Recipe

• 3 cups of vegetable broth or water
• 1 ½ cups of quinoa
• 1 English cucumber, sliced
• 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced
• ½ cup lightly steamed broccoli
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 Tbs olive oil (optional)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Put quinoa in vegetable broth until it boils. At medium heat cover the quinoa and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. While quinoa is cooking whisk lemon juice, garlic, olive oil (if using) and salt.
3. When quinoa is finished cooking , allow to cool, then toss with vegetables and lemon juice mix, stirring to combine well. Add more salt to taste.