Red Quinoa And Avocado Salad
My favorite way to use quinoa is in salads.
Recipe Summary Red Quinoa And Avocado Salad
A tasty combination of quinoa, avocado, cumin, and lime juice with fresh veggies for a delicious meal!
Ingredients | Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipes⅓ cup red quinoa⅔ cup water1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved½ cup diced cucumber¼ cup diced red onion2 tablespoons lime juice½ teaspoon ground cumin seedsalt and pepper to taste2 cups baby spinach leaves1 avocado - peeled, pitted and slicedDirectionsBring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.Once the quinoa has chilled, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Divide the spinach leaves onto salad plates, and top with the quinoa salad. Garnish with the avocado slices to serve.Be sure to rinse the quinoa thoroughly before cooking as there is a bitter coating on the grains. Regular quinoa can be used in place of the red quinoa (they taste the same). Red quinoa is usually found in the Organic section of most grocers or also in bulk food type stores.Info | Healthy Quinoa Salad Recipesprep:
5 mins
cook:
15 mins
additional:
30 mins
total:
50 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 salads
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