Quinoa Salad Recipe

Recipe by Beulah Wilford

3 cups quinoa
6 cups water
5 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 medium white onion
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cucumber, seeded or 1 zucchini
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, sliced in half

Instructions: Bring water to a boil then add quinoa. Bring to a boil again. Lower heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Cool, overnight if possible. Add the garlic, onion, cucumber, tomatoes, and black beans. Toss with dressing. For better flavor, mix all ingredients, including dressing, while grains are still warm and refrigerate overnight.

Dressing:
1/4 cup flax oil
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp Lemon juice
Xagave (sugar substitute) to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp Mrs. Dash

Hope you enjoy it!!!