Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad || Gracefult Kitchen

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Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

Salad

This quinoa avocado salad is flavored with cumin and lime juice for a delicious, veggie-packed meal.

Ingredients

⅔ cup water
⅓ cup red quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced cucumber
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon ground cumin seed
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Description

Bring water and quinoa to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Spread into a medium bowl and refrigerate until cold, about 30 minutes.
Stir tomatoes, cucumber, and onion into cooled quinoa in the bowl. Season with lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
Divide spinach leaves onto 2 plates and top with quinoa salad. Garnish with avocado to serve.