Quinoa and Chia salad

Quinoa and Chia salad

Servings: 4

Healthy. Savory. Mighty Tasty. 

Equipment:

 

Medium size pot

Large size bowl

Large size container

Rubber spatula

Cutting board

Sharp chef knife

Dry measuring cups

Citruis juicer

Dry measuring spoons

Liquid measuring cup 

Can opener

Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of quinoa cooked according to package instructions and cooled (makes about 4 servings)

2. 1/4 cup black chia seeds

3. 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

4. 1/2 cup italian style parsley, chopped

5. 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

6. Juice from 1 fresh lemon

7. Juice from 2 fresh limes

8. 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic

9. 1/4 cup olive oil

10. 1/2 cup slice red onion

11. 1 15 oz can cut sweet corn

12. Salt and pepper to taste

13. 3/4 cup baby spinach

Instructions:

 

In a medium size pot cook 1 cup of quinoa according to package instructions

Allow quinoa to fully cook and transfer quinoa into a large bowl,  allow quinoa to cool 

While quinoa is cooling prepare and measure ingredients 2-12

Once quinoa is cooled add ingredients 2-12 to the large bowl of quinoa and mix well

Transer the quinoa mixture into a large container, seal and place in the refridgeration for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to come out

Serve completed salad on a bed of raw spinach and enjoy