Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

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

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 311 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.