Botanist Recipe
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Ingredients
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Herbs and Greens
Fruits and Vegetables
Grains
Dressing
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the quinoa is fluffy and water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- 2
Chop the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, chop 1 large cucumber, 1 medium avocado, and 1 cup of cherry tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Mixing
- 3
Dressing
- 4
Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
- 5
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Serving
- 6
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving dish or individual bowls. Optionally, garnish with additional fresh herbs or a sprinkle of feta cheese if desired. Enjoy immediately!
