Quinoa Avocado Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Cooked Quinoa 100 g · 120 kcal
• Avocado 70 g · 112 kcal
• Cucumber 50 g · 8 kcal
• Cherry Tomatoes 50 g · 9 kcal
• Red Onion 20 g · 8 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro/Parsley 5 g · 1 kcal
• Lemon Juice 15 g · 4 kcal
• Extra Virgin Olive Oil 10 g · 88 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse quinoa thoroughly under cold water. Combine quinoa with 200ml water or broth in a small saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
2. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the water is absorbed. Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and let it cool.
3. While quinoa cooks, dice the avocado, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and fresh herbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil to create the dressing.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooled quinoa, diced avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and fresh herbs.
6. Pour the lemon-olive oil dressing over the salad. Gently toss to combine, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.