Fresh Quinoa Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 cups water
• 2 cubes or 2 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1 clove garlic, smashed
• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 1/2 large red onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup black olives, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

Heat water with chicken bouillon and garlic - bring to boil. Add quinoa and reduce heat. Simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is tender and water is gone. Remove from stove and allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.

While quinoa is cooking, chop onion, bell pepper, olives and mozzarella. Stir in 2 quart bowl and add basil and chives. Top with lemon juice, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and salt.

Add cooled quinoa and stir together. Chill in the refrigerator until you're ready to serve. 

Optional: Add cooked chicken to make this a main course.