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