Clean N' Easy Quinoa Salad

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2 cup quinoa (cooked)
1 cup chopped english cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red cabbage
1/3 cup chopped scallions or green onions
1/2 cup minced celery
1 1/4 cup prepared beans such as black beans (drained and rinsed if using canned beans)
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herb I used parsley this time (use more or less depending on your preference)
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (or more if you like extra spicy)
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil, extra virgin

Combine all if the ingredients in a bowl except the lemon juice and oil.
Whisk together lemon and olive oil. Sprinkle with S&P. Taste and adjust seasoning. Add the dressing to the salad bowl. Toss and serve or chill it for up to 5 days.
Mix n' match ingredients like swapping chickpeas for beans or adding green and red peppers with feta and olives for a greek take on the salad. Corn, black beans and jalepenos make for a more southwestern style. Play around with your leftovers!!

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