We love our Quinoa in this Sesame,Tuna & Lime Salad!

Quinoa is super grain food that is gluten free and it maintains many health properties. Quinoa has almost double the fibre of most grains and is rich in amino acids, good for digestion and the heart. We eat it almost two to three times a week and mostly add it into our lunch time salads.
Quinoa is a very versatile ingredient because you can cook it, dress it and refrigerate for the next day, making it easy for the work lunch box.

Quinoa holds approximately 220 calories per one cup that is cooked. One cup is plenty to share for two people.

The best way to cook quinoa is on the stove top. One cup of quinoa can be boiled with  two cups of cold water. Bring to boil and cook for approximately 5 minutes. Add cold water to the pot if the quinoa absorbs all the water too quickly and needs a little longer cooking time.

This salad is a so delicious and very easy to prepare. My naturopath suggested it as a great salad to eat during the winter. Its packed with iron, vitamin c, calcium, magnesium and good source of protein. 

Ingredients:

• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 cup cooked quinoa
• 1 tin of tuna (drained) 
• 1 tbs grated ginger
• 2 spring onions sliced finely
• Juice of one lime 
• 2 tbs light soy sauce
• 3 tbs olive oil 
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds toasted
• salt & pepper to season

Method:

1. In a small non stick pan, toast the sesame seeds until browned lightly.

2. In a small bowl add the olive oil, soy sauce, grated ginger, lime juice, spring onions, salt and pepper and set aside to absorb for 5 minutes.

3. In a salad bowl add the spinach, tuna and quinoa.
4. Add the dressing to the salad and toss.

Quinoa superfood salad is now ready to eat!

Enjoy!