Mexican Quinoa Salad

Mexican Quinoa Salad

Directions

  1. Dry the pumpkin seeds on a towel. Toast the pumpkin seeds briefly in a dry pan, just until they release a toasty fragrance.
  2. Whisk together lime juice, coconut oil, and spices in a medium bowl.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and toss to combine.

Health Benefits

Quinoa is actually a seed (gluten free), and is considered a ‘perfect’ protein—it contains all nine essential amino acids, along with a healthy dose of fiber, helping to make the protein usable, accessible and long-lasting. Quinoa is also a good choice for those who suffer from migraines as it is packed with nutrients magnesium, manganese, iron, copper and phosphorous.