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Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa (rinsed) 2 cups water or vegetable broth 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, sliced (optional) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint or basil (optional)Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 medium...

Ingredients: 1 avocado (diced) ¾ cup frozen corn kernels (thawed) ½ cup grape tomatoes (quartered) 1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro (chopped) 2 tsp. lime juice ¼ tsp. salt   Directions Toss the avocado, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice and salt in a medium bowl. Chill for one hour and then serve.   Nutritional information for 1 serving: Calories 67 Total fat 4 g Saturated fat 1 g Sodium 119 mg Carbohydrate 8 g Dietary fiber 3...

Ingredients: Salad 1 pound broccoli florets (from 1 ½ pounds broccoli stalks), thinly sliced and then roughly chopped ½ cup raw sunflower seeds or slivered almonds ½ cup finely chopped red onion ½ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese (optional) ⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries, chopped Honey Mustard Dressing ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon honey 1 medium clove garlic, pressed or minced...