Simple Quinoa Salad
I found this recipe online and tried it for the first time for lunch today. It was quite good, with a simple, low-key flavor, and I can see it becoming a summer favorite as I experiment with adding in an additional protein like shrimp, grilled salmon, or chicken. I could also spice it up with more cilantro and salt and pepper—still not sure I have that “add salt and pepper to taste” thing down!
Serves 4.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa
- 3 Cups Water
- Large Handful fresh cilantro
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Haas Avocado
- 1 Drizzle honey or Agave nectar (optional—I omitted)
- 1 1/2 Cups Grape Tomatoes
- 1 Lemon or Lime
Directions:
- First, rinse quinoa thoroughly in a small strainer. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Put quinoa in water and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until all water is absorbed (10-15 minutes).
- While the quinoa is cooking, halve your tomatoes and cut up your avocado and cilantro.
- Once the quinoa is cooked, drizzle w/ olive oil and agave or honey and sprinkle with salt, pepper.
- Stir up the quinoa to release some heat and bring to room temp.
- Stir in avocado, tomato and cilantro, squeeze your citrus over this, toss and enjoy!
Source: Tablespoon.com
