Serves 6 | Prep Time 15 minutes | Cook Time 20 minutes
• 2 cups any Eden Quinoa, washed and drained
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 medium organic tomato, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium cucumber, peeled if waxed, chopped
• 1 cup fresh parsley, finely minced
• 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves, finely minced
• 1/2 cup pitted black or Kalamata olives, halved
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 Tbsp Eden Ume Plum Vinegar
• 1/4 cup Eden Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 ounces Eden Roasted Pumpkin Seeds, or Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan, add the quinoa, cover, reduce the flame to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water has been absorbed. Place the quinoa in a large mixing bowl and fluff with a spoon until room temperature. Add all remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly before transferring to a serving bowl.
Per serving: 302 calories, 14g fat (41% calories from fat), 8g protein, 37g carbohydrate, 6g fiber, 0mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium