Quinoa Salad
 
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Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 large handfuls fresh spinach, sliced thin
  • ½ ounce fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
  • 4 radishes, sliced or chopped
  • ½ to 1 avocado, diced
  • 16 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 4 scallions, chopped
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Combine the quinoa and water together in a medium saucepan and cover. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and spread onto a cutting board to cool.
  2. While the quinoa is cooling, combine the vegetables in a large bowl. Add the quinoa when it is slightly warm, but not hot, and toss to combine. Add the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper, and toss well. Serve as a lunch salad or a side dish with salmon or chicken.
Recipe by Cooking With Michele® at https://cookingwithmichele.com/2015/06/power-lunch-quinoa-salad/