Strawberry-Mango Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 c. quinoa, well rinsed 1 1/2 c. water 1/4 t. salt 1 c. strawberries, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1/2 of a mango, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 3/4 c. 1/2-inch diced unpeeled English cucumber 1 1/2 T. chopped fresh mint 2 T. lime juice 1/2 t. lime zest 1 T. honey 1 T. sour cream (or plain yogurt can be subbed) 1/4 c. olive oil salt & pepper to taste

instructions: 1. Prepare the quinoa: In a medium saucepan combine the quinoa, water and 1/4 t. salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the liquid is just absorbed, about 15 minutes. Spread the cooked quinoa out on a baking sheet to cool for about 20 minutes.

2. In a large bowl whisk together lime juice, zest, honey, sour cream and olive oil. Add the cooled quinoa, strawberries, mango, cucumber and mint. Toss well to combine and season with salt & pepper. (Pepper is optional.) Serve immediately.

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