RECIPE

Lemony Quinoa Salad with Pine Nuts and Olives

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 1

The Good News Quinoa contains all nine essential amino acids. Tossed with pine nuts, it's the foundation of this light salad.

  • ACTIVE: 10 MIN
  • TOTAL TIME: 25 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 1
  • FAST
  • HEALTHY
  • VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

  • Ingredients
    1. 1/2 cup water
    2. 1/4 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained
    3. 2 teaspoons pine nuts
    4. 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
    5. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    6. 2 teaspoons pitted green olives
    7. Salt

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, boil the water. Add the quinoa, cover and cook over low heat for 12 minutes, until al dente. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. In a skillet, toast the pine nuts over moderate heat until golden. Add them to the quinoa along with the cilantro, lemon juice and olives. Season with salt and serve.