Quinoa Salad with Sushi Ginger Dressing

Quinoa, which is not a grain but the small seed of a plant native to the Andes, is now also grown at high altitudes in the United States and so is becoming widely available here. Check the bulk bins at natural-foods stores or larger grocery stores. It is considered a “complete” protein, meaning that it contains all eight essential amino acids, and it is very high in fiber.

Black, brown, red, or pale white quinoa varieties are pretty much interchangeable. Be sure to rinse the quinoa