quinoa salad.

Quinoa Salad
This is a great recipe to cook up a bunch of quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) for. You can have it for dinner and then bring it for lunch during the week.

2-3 cups cooked and cooled quinoa
1/2 can of black beans
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup dried and sweetened cranberries (craisins)
about 10 leaves of basil
1 TB vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar)
1 TB olive oil
Turkish spices or Mural of Flavor to taste

*my measurements are approximate. I made this without a recipe then tried to write one for it. Mine made probably 3 servings, I ate it for lunch and dinner (but I eat a lot!). :)

1. Cook quinoa according to package directions, or use quinoa you've prepared ahead of time.
2. Mix in black beans, olive oil, vinegar, and spices.
3. Mix in peppers, celery, and craisins.
4. Garnish with and mix in fresh basil.

I used fresh basil from our garden (the only plant that survived the summer heat!), and its flavor was strong and added kick to this dish.

If you don't have all the same fresh vegetables, you can substitute what you have. One day I made this when the only vegetable I had was spinach... it was still good. The recipe here has crunch (celery) and sweetness (cranberries), along with the basil and black beans (the ingredients I always include).

Enjoy! Let me know if you make it. :)

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