Quinoa Salad Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Quinoa, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and avocado, finished with a cilantro lime vinaigrette

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Ingredients

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1
Cook the Quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of quinoa with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the quinoa is cooking, wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and cube the avocado.
3
Make the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, 3 tablespoons of olive oil, a handful of chopped fresh cilantro, salt, and pepper to taste.
4
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, arugula, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and avocado. Drizzle with the cilantro lime vinaigrette and toss gently to combine.
5
Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.