Lemony quinoa salad with pine nuts and olives

Discover the delightful blend of zesty lemon with earthy quinoa, crunchy pine nuts, and briny olives in this Mediterranean-inspired salad.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup quinoa (rinsed and drained)
• 2 teaspoons pine nuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons pitted green olives
• Salt

Instructions:

1. Heat the water in a saucepan until it starts boiling. Put in the quinoa, cover it, and simmer on low heat for 12 minutes, until it's cooked but still slightly firm. Move it into a bowl.
2. Toast the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat until they turn golden brown. Mix them with the quinoa, cilantro, lemon juice, and olives. Add salt to taste and dish it out.

Summary:

• Calories: 205 kcal
• Fat: 7 g
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 29 g
• Potassium: 301 mg
• Magnesium: 101 mg