Recipe by Chef Jacquie

  • ½ cup quinoa, rinsed well
  • 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup snipped chives
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 1/4″ dice
  • 1 shallot, peeled and minced
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoons fresh pepper
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and diced

In a medium pot, over high heat, bring broth to boil.  Add quinoa and stir, bring to a boil again.  Cover, lower heat and simmer 13-15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

Let sit, covered for five minutes, uncover and let cool completely.

Combine all ingredients and serve over salad greens.

Options: sliced grapes, diced chicken, tuna, diced carrots, broccoli, string beans, asparagus, bacon, hardboiled egg, dried cherries or cranberries, spinach.


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