Citrus quinoa salad

Serves 6-8

Enjoy a high-protein salad with this quick citrus quinoa salad with cilantro and mint.

1 cup

quinoa

2 cups

orange juice

1 cup

diced cucumber

diced red pepper

1/2 cup

diced red onion

1 cup

diced celery

1/2 cup

diced carrot

1/4 cup

chopped, fresh cilantro

3 tbsp

chopped mint

3 tbsp

extra-viring olive oil

salt and pepper

1 tbsp

toasted, slivered almonds

Rinse quinoa thoroughly with water. Combine quinoa and orange juice in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 10 to 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed; let cool.
Combine cooled quinoa with cucumber, red pepper, red onion, celery, carrot, coriander, mint, and olive oil.
Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Garnish with slivered almonds.