You can’t go wrong with a combination of quinoa, pineapple, red peppers and raisins. Its delicious and colorful, makes a great table centerpiece….you can’t beat it for nutrition and taste!
Ingredients
1 cup quinoa
1 15 ounce can of diced pineapple, drained, juice reserved
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 Tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt to taste
To cook quinoa
Place quinoa in a fine sieve. Wash under gently running water, rubbing the grain slightly as you wash. When water has drained, repeat the process a couple of times.
Hear two cups water in a medium saucepan. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt. Gently pour in the washed and drained quinoa into the water.
Lower heat and simmer uncovered till most of the water has been absorbed and the grain is tender.
Cover and cook for a couple of minutes more till all the water is absorbed and the grain is well cooked.
Remove from heat. Uncover and fluff the quinoa grain with a fork to release steam and prevent grain from sticking. Spread on a platter and allow it to cool.
To assemble
In a salad bowl, whisk together. 1/2 cup reserved pineapple juice with olive oil, lemon juice, sugar and salt.
Add pineapple bits, chopped red bell pepper and raisins.
Gently mix cooked and cooled quinoa.
Easy, filling and so healthy!
Can't Believe It's Allergy Free! 
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