Quinoa Salad

Prep time:   15 minutes
Cook time:   20 minutes
Cost:            ~$10
Makes:         4 servings

It's hard to cook in the summer, but this is an easy meal that won't cost you more than $10, and like a stir-fry, you can add whatever vegetables you want. Quinoa is a good source of protein, but you can add seeds and/or nuts if you want to for flavour.

Can be served with the quinoa warm or cold. Add more lemon juice, balsamic vinegar and any spices you want for extra flavour.

Ingredients:                                  Cost:                                     

-      1 cup of quinoa                         $1

-      1/4 cup olive oil

-      1 cup balsamic vinegar

-      1 lemon                                  $0.50

-      Vegetables (optional)

            o   1 avocado                    $1    

       o   1 tomato                      $1

               o   1 red/yellow pepper       $1

               o   Kale                             $3

-      Pumpkin OR sunflower seeds    $1

-      Dried cranberries (optional)

-      Fresh basil/parsley

-      Salt and pepper

What to do:

1.   Cook quinoa in water in pot on medium heat

2.   When water boils turn to low/off and cover for 15 minutes

3. Wash and cut vegetables into small pieces

4.   Add quinoa and all other ingredients into bowl

5.   Serve warm or cold