Description: This salad is a personal favorite, it is light, healthy, refreshing and quick - perfect for a summer day!
Start the quinoa first then chop all your veggies and make the dressing; you'll be done in 15 minutes with a gluten-free, high protein and nutritious meal.
Pair it with steak and chilled white wine.
BON APPETITE!
Ingredients:
1 cup water or 1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
1/2 cup shredded fresh spinach
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
Steps:
Bring quinoa and water OR chicken broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
In a medium bowl, stir together quinoa, tomatoes, spinach, and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, oil, and salt. Mix with quinoa.
Place quinoa on plates and sprinkle with feta and avocado.