SOUTH AMERICA QUINOA
This is a light flavored salad that lets all the ingredients shine equally. Recommend toasting the Quinoa to get the best flavor. For those who like more spice try adding cumin and chili powder.
Provided by debbie lopez
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. Place toasted Quinoa in a medium-sized pan, add the water, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the liquid is absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and fluff it with a fork. Transfer the Quinoa to a large bowl and cool to room temperature.
- 2. Sprinkle quinoa with the salt and pepper and fold in 4 tablespoons of the lemon juice and the oil. Gently fold in the cilantro and garlic.
- 3. Toss the avocado with remaining tablespoon of lemon juice.
- 4. Fold the corn, onion, (chili pepper if using) tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado into the Quinoa. Serve at room temperature.
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