Ingredients

• 1

  cup
  Organic Quinoa - Tri-Color Blend suggested substitutions
• 1 ¹⁄₃
  Water
• 1

  cups
  Cucumbers, diced
• 1

  cups
  Cherry Tomatoes, quartered
• ¹⁄₂

  cups
  Mint, fresh, chopped
• ¹⁄₂

  cups
  Parsley, minced
• 2

  tbsp
  Lemon Juice
• 1

  tbsp
  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• ¹⁄₂

  tsp
  Sea Salt

Instructions

1. Using a fine mesh sieve, thoroughly rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water for 1-2 minutes and drain.
2. Combine 1 cup quinoa, 1 1/3 cup water, and 1 Tbsp. butter or oil (optional) in a 2 qt. saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Reduce heat to maintain a low simmer and cook for 17 minutes, remove from heat and let steam with lid on for 5 minutes.
4. Once quinoa has cooled, mix with the rest of the ingredients. Enjoy