65 In The Machine Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Cook the Quinoa

   Rinse 1 cup of quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed quinoa with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Simmer the Quinoa

   Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the quinoa has absorbed all the water. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Fluff the Quinoa

   After sitting, remove the lid and fluff the quinoa with a fork. Set aside to cool.

4. 4

   Prepare the Vegetables

   While the quinoa is cooking, wash and chop the fresh spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.

5. 5

   Make the Dressing

   In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.

6. 6

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large serving bowl, combine the fluffed quinoa, chopped spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and avocado. Crumble 1 cup of feta cheese over the top.

7. 7

   Dress the Salad

   Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.

8. 8

   Serve

   Serve the salad immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing dish.