Ingredients
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½ cup uncooked quinoa
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2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach
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1 medium tomato, diced
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½ cup diced cucumber
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¼ cup raisins
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1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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¼ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a medium bowl under cold water.
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In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of lightly salted water to a boil. Add quinoa and cook for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain well and let cool.
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In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine spinach, tomato, cucumber, raisins, and cooled quinoa.
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Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.