Name: Quinoa Salad with Avocado
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained; 2 cups vegetable broth or water; 2 ripe avocados, diced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cucumber, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Cook the quinoa

In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed and the quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and let it cool completely.
Prepare the vegetables

While the quinoa is cooling, prepare all the vegetables. Dice the avocados, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion and cilantro.
Make the dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine the salad

In a large bowl, add the cooled quinoa, diced avocados, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle the dressing over the ingredients.
Finish and serve

Gently toss all ingredients until well combined. Add the chopped cilantro and toss again lightly. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for the flavors to meld together.

Quinoa Salad with Avocado

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