Eat Adventurously Recipe
Make Eat Adventurously Recipe in just 35m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook Quinoa
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa is fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, dice the bell peppers, red onion, and avocado. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas. Chop the fresh cilantro.
Mixing and Serving
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, chickpeas, diced bell peppers, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Toss gently to mix.
- 4
Dress the Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Pour this dressing over the quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- 5
Serve
Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top. If desired, add optional toppings like sliced jalapeños, sour cream, and tortilla chips for extra flavor and crunch.
