I'm going to credit this recipe with the fact that this is the first time I have actually enjoyed eating quinoa. I make it every now and then because I know it is healthy but have never REALLY loved it. I also tried a new method of rinsing the quinoa. When you forget the rinse step, you know it! The quinoa tastes nasty and soapy in my opinion. In the past I rinsed uncooked quinoa in a strainer. I would run water over it and mix it up with my fingers. This time, I soaked the uncooked quinoa in cold water for 3 minutes and then strained it. I served this quinoa salad as a side dish to some grilled chicken and sautéed rapini but it could easy be a main. It also makes a great lunch to take to work. I think the key with this recipe (and why I loved this quinoa) is that:
