Quinoa Salad

🛒 Ingredients

• Quinoa (uncooked) 43 g · 157 kcal
• Cucumber 50 g · 8 kcal
• Tomatoes 60 g · 10 kcal
• Red Bell Pepper 38 g · 8 kcal
• Red Onion 18 g · 8 kcal
• Avocado 38 g · 60 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro 5 g · 1 kcal
• Lime Juice 15 g · 4 kcal
• Olive Oil 11 g · 99 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa thoroughly under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve, then combine it with 1 cup of water in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until all water is absorbed; let stand covered for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
3. While the quinoa cooks, dice the cucumber, tomatoes, red bell pepper, and avocado into small, uniform pieces.
4. Finely chop the red onion and fresh cilantro.
5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled quinoa with the diced cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and chopped cilantro.
6. In a small separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
7. Pour the dressing over the quinoa and vegetable mixture, then toss gently to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
8. Serve the Ensalada de Quinua immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavors.