Quinoa Salad
			 
			Ingredients
			•2 cups quinoa
			•2 cups water
			•1 cup diced cucumbers
			•1 cup diced tomatoes
			•1 cup roasted peanuts or cashew nuts
			•1/3 cup sliced fresh basil
			•1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
			Vinaigrette
			•3 tbsp lemon juice
			•1/3 cup olive oil
			•¼ tsp black pepper
			•1 tsp salt
			•1/8 tsp chili flakes
			Preparation
			Cook quinoa according to package.
			Chop all vegetables and place them in a mixing bowl. Meanwhile, mix lemon juice, oil, pepper, salt, and chili in a small bowl. Add cooked quinoa, peanuts, and vinaigrette in the mixing bowl. Toss well and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.
			Serves
			6-8
			By Madhavi Davi Dasi
 
 
 
				