Quinoa and Avocado Salad Recipe
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Healthy, quick and easy Quinoa and Avocado salad recipe. And of course this salad is super delicious and vegan.
![A clear glass bowl filled with a quinoa salad. The salad includes quinoa, cherry tomato halves, chopped cucumber, and fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro. The ingredients are mixed together, showcasing a colorful and fresh appearance.](https://thecookingfoodie.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/240157-jpg.jpg)
Quinoa and Avocado Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup 170g quinoa
- 2 cups 480ml water
- 2 medium avocados
- 200 g 7oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 medium cucumbers
- ¼ bunch mint leaves
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
Instructions
- DIRECTIONS1. Rinse the quinoa under cool water. Until the water comes out transparent. Put washed quinoa in a medium saucepan. Add water and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Let cool. 2. Finely chop mint leaves. Cut in half cherry tomatoes, dice avocado into a medium dice, dice cucumbers. 3. Make the dressing: in a small bowl whisk olive oil, fresh lemon juice and salt. 4. In a large bowl combine quinoa and copped vegetables. Toss salad with dressing and serve. 5. Enjoy!
Video
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