Quinoa Salad - world famous in Chicago! ;)

Here’s my quinoa salad recipe - it’s very simple really! The reason I haven't posted this recipe is because I never manage to get pictures - it's usually gone real quick! And that is a compliment considering how healthy and quick this is to make! :)

You can kind of get an idea for what this looks like in this picture here where I served this as a side to my Chutney pomfret!  

Recipe -

Cook 1 cup quinoa per instructions on the package – I use a 1:2 ratio of quinoa& water.

In a bowl add the following ingredients (some finely chopped) in any proportion/quantity you prefer –you can mix and match these based on what you have in your fridge.  

· Cooked quinoa

· Cucumber (Persian)

· Bell peppers - multi colored

· Green Chillies

· Onions

· Garbanzo/Rajma/black beans – I used canned (drained & washed) 

· Fruit– Pomegranate seeds/apples – whatever tickles your fancy

· Fresh mint leaves

· Fresh cilantro

· Lime juice

· Jeera pwd

· Salt to taste 

· Optional - Sometimes I also add feta cheese for an additional flavor profile.

 Mix, adjust seasoning as appropriate and enjoy! I wasn’t kidding when I said this was simple! J