Fast & Easy Cucumber Quinoa Salad

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 1 small Lebanese cucumber, peeled, deseeded, diced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1½ tbs lemon juice
• Salt & black pepper to taste
• ½ cup Red Kellys Basil & Garlic Dressing (add more if desired)

Method

Step 1:

Place quinoa and 1 1/2 cups cold water in a saucepan over high heat. Cover and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until water has absorbed. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.

*You can leave quinoa to steam some more in saucepan depending on how you like its consistency.

Step 2:

In a screw-top jar, combine olive oil, lemon juice and Red Kellys Basil & Garlic Dressing. Secure lid and shake to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 3:

Add parsley, cucumber and dressing to quinoa. Toss to combine. Serve immediately. Enjoy!