I love quinoa. It is so healthy and simple to make. It is already filled with protein, and adding beans makes me feel like I am getting the protein that I need. It is the perfect addition to the summer dinner table.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa (uncooked) 1 cup sprouted mung beans (uncooked) 3/4 cup aduki beans (canned, and drained) 1 cup chickpeas (canned, drained) 8-10 grape tomatoes 3/4 of a small red pepper, small dice 3/4 cup red onion 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup lemon juice (or less) 15-20 mint leaves (chopped) 1.5 – 2 stalks of cilantro (chopped)

Once all of the ingredients are mixed together, let the salad sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving so that the vinegar and oil can soak in.

So good.