Quinoa Vegetable Salad

This is an extremely versatile quinoa salad.  I used corn, green beans, edamame and broccoli because it's what I had on hand but feel free to use cucumber, mushrooms, dried fruit, zucchini, asparagus or tomatoes (or any other fruit or veggie you have on hand) to make it delicious!  

Quinoa Vegetable Salad


1 c. quinoa
2 c. chicken or vegetable broth
4 c. vegetable or fruit of your choice (I used 1 c. each corn, green beans, edamame and broccoli)
1/2 large red onion, minced
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 T. red wine vinegar
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
3 T. sliced or slivered almonds
1/2 c. finely chopped cilantro or parsley (I used cilantro)
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook quinoa in broth according to the package directions, allow to cool.  Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine the remaining ingredients.  Add quinoa when cooled and season to taste with salt and pepper.

6 servings (249 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com