Quinoa also known as the "mother grain" is the most protein-packed of all grains. If you have trouble finding it you can substitute with long grained rice.
4 cup(s) cooked quinoa or rice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
1 big tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) fresh mint, chopped
For the dressing:
1 tablespoon(s) fresh lime juice
1/3 cup(s) olive oil
salt and pepper
Toss the jalapeño pepper, tomato, cucumber and mint with cooled quinoa. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil and salt and pepper until creamy. Pour over quinoa mixture and toss again. Serve cold or at room temperature.
