Colorful Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 

2 cups water

1 cup quinoa, rinsed

2 cups fresh baby spinach, thinly sliced

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1 medium cucumber, seeded and chopped

1 medium sweet orange pepper, chopped

1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped

2 green onions, chopped

dressing:

3 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 teaspoons honey

1 tablespoon grated lime zest

2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps to Make It:

Step 1: In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat; fluff with a fork. Transfer to a large bowl; cool completely.

Step 2: Stir spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, peppers and green onions into quinoa. In a small bowl, whisk dressing ingredients until blended. Drizzle over quinoa mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

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