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Caribbean Quinoa Salad

Caribbean Quinoa Salad

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Caribbean Quinoa Salad

Date Posted: February 07, 2014

The centerpiece of our recipe, Caribbean Quinoa (pronounced KEEN-wah) Salad, is a whole grain native to South America. Although it's somewhat similar to other grains, it cooks faster and is higher in protein. It's also a good source of iron and magnesium.

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