• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 tsp salt

Southwest quinoa salad

• 1 cup black beans
• 1 cup corn
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
• 2 tsp chili powder

Mediterranean (Greek) quinoa salad

• 1 cup cucumber, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup sliced kalamata olives
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp oregano

Curried quinoa salad

• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Caprese quinoa salad

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
• 1 cup bocconcini pearls, sliced in half
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Green goddess quinoa salad

• 1/2 cup edamame
• 1/2 cup broccoli finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cucumber
• 1/2 cup basil leaves
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced