Healthy Quinoa Salad

My go-to recipe for my side for the week! Love it, and it always turns out perfect!

Step: 1

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step: 2

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add carrots, corn, peas, and broccoli to steamer; cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Step: 3

Mix quinoa and vegetable mixture together in a bowl.

Step: 4

Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, chili powder, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; pour over quinoa mixture and toss to coat.

Per Serving: 266 calories; protein 8.1g; carbohydrates 37.6g; fat 9.9g; sodium 50.3mg.

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