Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked & cooled Quinoa
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ½ cup chopped cilantro

• - or - ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 cup chopped parsley instead of cilantro
• - or - 1 cup cilantro instead of parsley

½ cup chopped scallions – or - mild sweet onions

2 Tablespoons chopped fresh mint – or - Lemon Balm

1 garlic clove minced or pressed – or – ¼ teaspoon dry garlic powder

1 Tablespoon minced fresh basil – or – ½ teaspoon dry basil

Toss together all ingredients.

Let flavors blend while you chop:

• ½ can olives sliced
• 2 stalks chopped Celery
• 2 medium tomatoes chopped

Mix veggies, Olives, herb sauce, and 2 cups cooked & cooled Quinoa

Chill at least 1 hour