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When it comes to finding a quick way to spruce up a side dish the key is ingredient is FRESH HERBS.
Fresh herbs are a small way to pack BIG FLAVOR, without needing a lot of time or additional ingredients.
In this salad, I used fresh mint to elevate this simple dish. I just love how such little effort can create such big flavor! Don’t you?
For more easy quinoa salads just like this, be sure to check out my Mango + Black Bean Quinoa Salad + Tomato + Feta Quinoa Salad.
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Ingredients
- 1 cupCOOKED quinoa
- 1 cup of frozen peas
- 1/4 cup chopped mint
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions
- Juice + zest of 1/2 a lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mix well. Serve and enjoy.