Spicy Quinoa, Cucumber and Tomato Salad (VEGAN) and SUPER Yummy...............

1 C. Quinoa

3 C. Water

Sea Salt to taste

2 C. Cucumber (diced)

1 Small Red Onion, (finely minced)

2 C. Tomatoes (diced)

1 to 2 Jalapeño or Serrano Peppers (to taste), seeded (finely chopped)

1/2 C. Chopped Cilantro

2 Tbsp. Fresh Lime Juice

1 Tbsp. Red Wine Vinegar 

3 Tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1. Rinse Quinoa, bring 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add salt (1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) and quinoa. Bring back to a boil, and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until the quinoa is tender and translucent; each grain should have a little thread. Drain off the water in the pan through a strainer, and return the quinoa to the pan. Cover the pan with a clean dishtowel, replace the lid and allow to sit for 10 minutes. 

2. Meanwhile, place the finely diced cucumber in a colander, and sprinkle with salt. Toss and allow to sit for 15 minutes. Rinse the cucumber with cold water, and drain on paper towels. Place in a bowl and cover with cold water, let sit for five minutes, then drain, rinse with cold water and drain on paper towels.

3. Combine the tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, vinegar, lime juice and olive oil in a bowl. Add the cucumber and onion, season to taste with salt, add the quinoa and cilantro. Toss together, serve.