Lime Mint Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp ground pepperNutrition
• 1 dash sea saltNutrition
• 20 leaves mint, finely dicedNutrition
• 3 tbsps extra virgin olive oilNutrition
• 2 tbsps chopped chivesNutrition
• 2 cloves garlic, gratedNutrition
• 1 cup red and plain quinoa mixNutrition

Directions

1. 1Cook quinoa. Use a mix of red and plain quinoa because the red has a nicer nutty flavor.
2. 2Mix everything except the quinoa, salt and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes.
3. 3While quinoa is still warm, add the oil and herb mixture so that the flavor will infuse.
4. 4Add salt and pepper to round out the flavors. Garnish with a bit of mint.
5. 5Note: great with mint oil brushed on to grilled shrimp and scallops (see my cookbook).

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