Garlic Lime Quinoa Salad

We were pleasantly surprised by just how tastey this little salad is. It is now a requested dish in our home! It is so simple and flavorful to throw together. Quinoa is a wonderful grain. If you have not tried it, you should. It is packed full with protein and it has a very nice, somewhat nutty flavor. It is a great alternative to couscous or pasta. Make sure to rinse the quinoa well in a seive to remove any bitterness before cooking it. Also, cooking it in broth really helps to pump up the flavor. Feel free to throw in any other veggies that sound good to you. This was made when we had some slim pickins' in our house, so I had to use what I had. It was a great dish and very healthy too!

Garlic Lime Quinoa Salad
2 cups broth (I used chicken broth)
3/4 cup Quinoa, rinsed and drained
1 lime
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
salt
pepper
1-2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup frozen corn, defrosted
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
3 scallions, sliced

Bring broth to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, cover and reduce heat. Simmer on med-low for about 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and keep covered. Meanwhile in a medium bowl, add the diced bell pepper, corn, scallions and cilantro. In a seperate bowl, combine juice of 1 lime, minced garlic and stream in olive oil while whisking. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the quinoa in with the veggies and stir to combine. Drizzle the garlic lime dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss lightly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.