Name: Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 0.66666668653488 cup water; 0.33333334326744 cup red quinoa; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 0.5 cup diced cucumber; 0.25 cup diced red onion; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin seed; salt and pepper to taste; 2 cups baby spinach leaves; 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Red Quinoa and Avocado Salad

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Prep Time:
5 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
50 minutes

Flavorful quinoa avocado salad with cumin and lime for a vibrant, nutritious dish.

Ingredients:

0.66666668653488 cup water
0.33333334326744 cup red quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
0.5 cup diced cucumber
0.25 cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons lime juice
0.5 teaspoon ground cumin seed
2 cups baby spinach leaves
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and sliced

Instructions:

In a saucepan, bring quinoa and water to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until quinoa is tender and water is absorbed, for around 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and chill in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes.
Mix in the tomatoes, cucumber, and onion with the cooled quinoa. Add lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper for flavor; stir well to combine.
Arrange spinach leaves on individual plates, layer with quinoa salad, and top with sliced avocado before serving.

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