Quinoa Spinach Power Salad

• 60 grams or 1/2 cup cucumbers • 20 grams or 2 tablespoons raisins • 2 cups spinach •100 grams or 1 tomato • 90 grams or 1/2 cup raw quinoa • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 20 grams or 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin

Directions:

1. Prepare quinoa based on cooking instructions by bringing one cup of water to boil and adding the 90 grams of quinoa. Reduce heat and bring to simmer for 20 minutes until the quinoa seeds open up.

2. Chop spinach, tomato, and cucumbers and place in a salad bowl.

3. Mix dressing by adding oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a bowl and mix. Add to salad, and then toss in drained quinoa and raisins.

Total servings: 2