I had no idea what quinoa was or even how to pronounce it until recently. As a treat after a hectic day I went to the overpriced Whole Foods salad bar and a quinoa salad with parsley, feta, olives, and tomatoes caught my eye. It was delicious and when I came home I Googled quinoa and learned all about the health benefits of this superfood . It’s kind of like cous cous, actually, and even my daughter says she likes it (as long as I call it pasta, of course.)

Here are some quinoa recipes to try:

The Perfect Pantry : Quinoa salad with feta, parsley, and tomatoes .

Epicurious : Black bean and tomatoe quinoa.

Karina’s Kitchen : Lime quinoa salad with mint .