QUINOA SALAD ENJOY DAN:

                                   QUINOA SALAD by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup quinoa

2 cups water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon lime juice

1-teaspoon EACH cumin, smoked paprika, and marjoram leaves

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

1/4-teaspoon black pepper

1/2-cup cherry tomatoes, halved

1 avocado, pitted, skinned and sliced

1 (15 Oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 tablespoons fresh snipped chives

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a pot.

2.   Reduce heat cover, simmer for about 15 minutes.

3.   Fluff; set aside to cool.

4.   Whisk together oil and next 5 ingredients in a bowl.

5.   Combine cooked quinoa, tomatoes, avocado and black beans in a bowl.

6.   Pour dressing over quinoa mixture; toss to coat.

7.    Top with fresh snipped chives

ENJOY DAN:                                      SINGG SONS AND EAT QUINOA!!