Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (170g) uncooked quinoa (rinsed)
  • 2 cups (480ml) water or vegetable broth
  • ½ tsp (3g) sea salt
  • 2 medium (300g) ripe avocados, diced
  • 1 cup (150g) cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup (140g) cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup (75g) red onion, finely minced
  • ¼ cup (15g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove (5g) garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp (2g) honey or maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp (1g) salt
  • ¼ tsp (1g) black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place rinsed quinoa, water or vegetable broth, and salt in the saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover with the lid, and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  3. Remove the pot from the heat. Keep the lid on and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and gently fluff the grains with a fork to incorporate air.
  5. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper until creamy.
  6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked (and slightly cooled) quinoa, tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
  7. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything.
  8. Gently fold in the diced avocado.