Curried Quinoa Salad

3 cups leftover quinoa
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 large carrot, grated
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced avocado
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 Tblsp chopped fresh parsley
4 Tblsp olive oil
2 Tblsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp curry powder
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp chile powder

Toss quinoa with cucumber, onion, carrot, celery, avocado, olives and parsley. Measure oil, lemon juice and spices into a small jar. Cover the jar and shake together to mix well. Toss with the quinoa mixture and chill.

Variation: Add chopped tomato or bell pepper.

12 servings.