Avocado Tomato Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 large avocado
• ½ small red onion
• ¼ cup fresh parsley
• 1 whole lime
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the 1 cup quinoa in a fine mesh strainer. Combine with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and has absorbed all the water, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

3. 3

   While the quinoa cooks, dice the 2 tomatoes and 1 avocado into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the 0.5 small red onion and 0.25 cup parsley.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the dressing.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed. Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes for a cooler salad.

Tools you’ll need

• Fine mesh strainer
• Medium saucepan with lid
• Cutting board
• Chef's knife
• Small bowl
• Large bowl
• Fork

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