I love making this salad, it is super nutritious and healthy. The colors are amazing.

Ingredients:

- 1 c cooked quinoa - 1 ½ c cold water - 1 clove garlic (diced) - ½ c chopped bell peppers - ½ c cherry or grape tomatoes (sliced) - ¼ c red onions (diced) - ¼ c mushrooms - ¼ c cucumber (diced) - ¼ c almonds Sea salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Optional: 1/3 c of cooked high-quality protein

Directions:

Place quinoa in a bowl and add all other ingredients. Stir to blend the ingredients well and serve! Makes 3-4 servings