Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 2 cups uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
  • 3 Tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 avocados
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped white onion

Instruction

  • Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
  • Add the quinoa, plus 4 cups water, to a medium saucepan. Bring the quinoa to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 25 minutes (uncovered), or until the germ ring is visible (indicating the quinoa is cooked). Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl to cool.
  • Whisk together the garlic, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, salt, pepper and olive oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Dice the avocados and tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. (See Kelly's Notes.)
  • Add the diced avocado, tomatoes and onions to the quninoa. Drizzle with dressing and fold to thoroughly combine.
  • Serve salad at room temperature or refrigerate and serve cold.