Kiwi and Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

Salt

1/2 teaspoon, or to taste

Black pepper

1/4 teaspoon, or to taste

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Lemon juice

1 tablespoon, freshly squeezed

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup, finely chopped

Red onion

1 medium, thinly sliced

Cucumber

1 medium, peeled and diced

Kiwi

3 ripe, peeled and sliced

Water

2 cups

Quinoa

1 cup, rinsed

Instructions

1. Place the rinsed quinoa and water in a saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the quinoa simmer for around 12-15 minutes, or until it becomes translucent and all the water has been absorbed.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature.
4. While the quinoa is cooling, prepare your dressing. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
5. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, sliced kiwi, diced cucumber, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped mint leaves.
6. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad, and gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring everything is well-coated.
7. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend together. Serve chilled and enjoy!