Quinoa Salad - IntuiWell

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 pound broccoli, finely chopped (stems peeled and chopped if using)
• 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup cooked corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 2–3 scallions (green onions), thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped nuts or seeds (e.g., sprouted pumpkin seeds)
• 1/3 cup golden raisins (or dried cranberries, chopped apricots, dates)
• 1 cup fresh cilantro (or parsley/basil), chopped
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (juice of 2 large lemons)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Optional: 1/2 tsp honey or sugar if lemons are too sour