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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

red quinoa and avacado salad

This recipe puts a nice spin on a salad leaving you refreshed and satisfied.  Enjoy!   

Ingredients:
  • 1/3 cup red quinoa (I used white quinoa already in the cabinet)
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice (I used more than suggested, but I LOVE lime)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin seed
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves
  • 1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
Directions:
  1. Bring quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat.  Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until quinuoa is tender and water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes.  Spread into mixing bowl.
  2. Once quinoa has chilled, gently stir in tomatoes, cucumber and onion.  Season with lime juice, cumin, and pepper; stir to combine.  Divide spinach leaves onto salad plates and top with quinoa salad.  Garnish with avocado slices to serve. 
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