Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Additional Time:
30 mins

Total Time:
50 mins

Servings:
2


Ingredients

  • ⅔cupwater
  • ⅓cupred quinoa
  • 1cupcherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½cupdiced cucumber
  • ¼cupdiced red onion
  • 2tablespoonslime juice
  • ½teaspoonground cumin seed
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2cupsbaby spinach leaves
  • 1avocado – peeled, pitted and sliced

  • Directions

    Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.

    Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.

    Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    311 Calories
    17g Fat
    37g Carbs
    8g Protein

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