Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed until the water runs clear
• 2 cups water
• Salt
• 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup corn, cooked
• 1 cup peas, cooked
• 1 organic tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium organic red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro or fresh Italian parsley
• 3 tablespoons organic lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Fresh ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a medium-sized saucepan over high heat, combine the quinoa, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil.
2. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the quinoa is tender.
3. Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and let cool completely.
4. Stir in the cucumbers, corn, peas, tomatoes, bell peppers, chiles, cilantro or parsley, lime juice, and oil; toss to mix.
5. The salad should be highly seasoned; sprinkle with pepper and additional salt if desired.