Thai Quinoa Salad with Fresh Herbs and Lime Vinaigrette Recipe | Say Mmm

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed (or pre-washed)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into bite-sized strips
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated
• 1 English cucumber, seeded and diced
• 2 scallions, white and green parts, finely sliced
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped mint or basil (optional)
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from 3-4 limes
• 2-1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
• 1-1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (use less if you don't like heat)