When Life Gives the Rhino Lemons, She Makes Lemon-Herb Quinoa

As my friends know, I am a summer lover who somehow got birthed in the rotten month of February.  I savor  a good ninety degree day and any excuse to eat outside while it's nice and hot out.  So, when I got invited to a BK/Double K cook out over the Fourth of July weekend, I just had to go.

Since I knew the cook out hosts favored healthier fare, I pulled some quinoa out of my cabinet, juiced some leftover lemons from the past week's TND, and made food.com's (the reincarnated recipezaar's) lemon-herb quinoa.  However, by its lonesome, the lemon-herb quinoa seemed a bit bland for the Rhino's taste, so I also added sauteed onions and squash, chickpeas, and a very goodly amount of feta.  I'd say it was a good call on my part.  Guests praised the salad's fresh and healthy taste, the hosts kept some of the super grain for later munching, and I took home just enough for a Wednesday at work dinner.  I'd say that's some well-squeezed lemon....and a pretty awesome way to spend one's Sunday. 

Thanks for hosting BK and KK.  The grilled food tasted great, but the company and canine entertainment was even better ( :