Vibrant Middle Eastern Quinoa Salad & Citrus Zest Smoothie

Ingredients

• 1 cup uncooked quinoa
• 2 cups water or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup mint, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Citrus Zest Smoothie: 1 cup mixed citrus fruits (orange, grapefruit, and tangerine), peeled and segmented
• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
• 1/2 cup ice

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook quinoa according to package instructions in water or vegetable broth until tender and fluffy, then set aside.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley, mint, and red onion.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Pour over the quinoa mixture and toss well to combine.

4. 4

   For the Citrus Zest Smoothie: Blend citrus fruits, banana, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, and ice until smooth and creamy. Serve alongside the quinoa salad.