RED QUINOA AND AVOCADO SALAD

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A tasty combination of quinoa, avocado, cumin, and lime juice with fresh veggies for a delicious meal!

Provided by Gitano

Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Avocado Salad Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

⅓ cup red quinoa
⅔ cup water
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin seed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a mixing bowl, and refrigerate until cold.
Once the quinoa has chilled, gently stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Divide the spinach leaves onto salad plates, and top with the quinoa salad. Garnish with the avocado slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 11.5 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 45.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g