Read more about quinoa and how to prepare it at GoodFood.  This recipe serves 1; multiply ingredients accordingly.

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup quinoa, red or white*
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 large mushroom
• Mung bean sprouts
• Craisins or raisins

Dressing

• 3 tbsp virgin olive oil or cod liver oil
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt, pepper, herbs and spices to taste**

Directions

Slowly simmer the quinoa in 1/2 cup water until the water evaporates, about 15 mintues.  Meanwhile, cut up the vegetables.  Mix everything in a bowl and serve.

* For information on the value and preparation of quinoa, go to Good Food: Quinoa.

** It's best to use Real Salt (site) or sea salt, and fresh-ground pepper.  A general mix of seasonings like Mrs. Dash will work fine, plus maybe some basil or oregano.