Lime Quinoa Salad with Mint & Cilantro

Lime Quinoa Salad with Mint & Cilantro

I made this salad for lunch today. It is light and refreshing yet full of flavor. The taste of lime and cilantro suprisingly compliment the fresh mint very nicely. This is a recipe I'll be keeping for those summer gatherings with friends.

• 1 c dry quinoa
• 2 Tbsp fruity EVOO
• Juice from 2 limes
• Leaves off 2-3 fresh mint springs, chopped
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1/2 c cooked shelled edamame
• 2 Tbsp of chopped yellow or orange bell pepper
• 2 Tbsp diced red onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced

To cook the quinoa, bring 2 c of salted water to a boil and add the quinoa. Cover and simmer until all of the water is absorbed (about 8-10 min). Fluff and scoop into a bowl followed by the rest of the ingredients. Lightly toss with a fork until combined and season to taste. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let the flavors mingle.

Makes 4-6 servings.